People of the Bible · Tribe of Gad

Eri, son of Gad

The name Eri means “my city.” Eri is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 46:16.

Family of Eri

Key verses about Eri

  • Genesis 46:16

    And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.

  • Numbers 26:16

    Of Ozni, the family of the Oznites: of Eri, the family of the Erites: