Heber, son of Beriah
The name Heber means “one that passes; anger.” Heber is mentioned in 6 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 46:17.
Family of Heber
Who was Heber?
Son of Beriah and grandson of Asher (Gen. 46:17; 1 Chr. 7:31, 32).
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Heber
- Genesis 46:17
And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.
- Numbers 26:45
Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites: of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites.
- 1 Chronicles 7:31
And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith.
- 1 Chronicles 7:32
And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister.
- Luke 8:3
And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
- Acts 23:35
I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s judgment hall.