Heber חֶ֫בֶר
Son of Beriah, grandson of Asher.
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).
Family
Siblings
Offspring
- Japhlet Tribe of AsherSon of HeberDescendant of Asher, son of HeberView full profile →
- Shomer Tribe of AsherSon of HeberAsherite descendant, son of Heber.View full profile →
- Hotham Tribe of AsherSon of HeberA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- Shua Tribe of AsherSister of JaphletAsherite descendant, daughter of Heber.View full profile →
In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 46:17
"The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:45
"Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the Heberites; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites."
1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 7:31
"The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel, who was the father of Birzaith."
- 1 Chronicles 7:32
"Heber became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֶ֫בֶר | H2268G |
| Group | Hebrew | חֶבְרִי | H2277 |