Eber, son of Salah
The name Eber means “one that passes; anger.” Eber is mentioned in 12 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 10:21. Also called Heber.
Family of Eber
Who was Eber?
The third post-duluvian patriach after Shem (Gen. 10:24; 11:14). He is regarded as the founder of the Hebrew race (10:21; Num. 24:24). In Luke 3:35 he is called Heber.
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Eber
- Genesis 10:21
Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born.
- Genesis 10:25
And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan.
- Genesis 11:16
And Eber lived four and thirty years, and begat Peleg:
- Numbers 24:24
And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.
- 1 Chronicles 1:19
And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother’s name was Joktan.
- Luke 3:35
Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,
Timeline of Eber's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2280 BC | Birth of Eber |
| 2280 BC | Lifetime of Eber |
| 2246 BC | Birth of Peleg |
| 1816 BC | Death of Eber |