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Heber חֶ֫בֶר

Male Tribe of Asher H2268G 3 books

Son of Beriah, grandson of Asher.

Who is Heber in the Bible?

Heber was a son of Beriah and grandson of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Israel (Genesis 46:17). He appears in the tribal genealogies of Asher found in Genesis, Numbers, and 1 Chronicles, where his descendants are identified as the Heberite clan (Numbers 26:45; 1 Chronicles 7:31-32). Heber had a brother named Malchiel and a sister named Jael, though the Bible provides no additional details about his life or accomplishments. His significance lies primarily in his role as a founding ancestor of one of the family groups within the tribe of Asher during Israel's early history.

Biography

Heber was a son of Beriah and a grandson of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel). He is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Asher in Genesis, Numbers, and 1 Chronicles. In Numbers, the descendants of Heber are referred to as the Heberite clan. Heber's sister was Jael, and his brother was Malchiel. No further information is provided about Heber in the Bible. (Gen.46.17; Num.26.45; 1Ch.7.31,32).

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In Scripture

3 biblical books ; 1 with study content
Genesis 1 verse
  • Genesis 46:17

    "The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel."

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Numbers 1 verse
  • Numbers 26:45

    "And these were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel."

1 Chronicles 2 verses
  • 1 Chronicles 7:31

    "The sons of Beriah: Heber, as well as Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith."

  • 1 Chronicles 7:32

    "Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script
Named Hebrew חֶ֫בֶר
Group Hebrew חֶבְרִי