See HEBER.

Beyond.. The third post-duluvian patriach after Shem (Genesis 10:24; 11:14). He is regarded as the founder of the Hebrew race (10:21; Numbers 24:24). In Luke 3:35 he is called Heber.

One of the seven heads of the families of the Gadites (1 Chronicles 5:13).

The oldest of the three sons of Elpaal the Benjamite (8:12).

One of the heads of the familes of Benjamites in Jerusalem (22).

The head of the priestly family of Amok in the time of Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 12:20).

(the region beyond ). Son of Salah, and great-grandson of Shem. (Genesis 10:24; 1 Chronicles 1:19) (B.C. 2277-1813.) [For confusion between Eber and Heber see HEBER] Son of Elpaal and descendant of Sharahaim of the tribe of Benjamin. (1 Chronicles 8:12) (B.C. 1400). A priest in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua. (Nehemiah 12:20) (B.C. 445.)