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Ader

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Ader, more correctly Eder, was a Benjamite and a chief among the inhabitants of Aijalon.

Definition

Ader, more correctly Eder, was a Benjamite, the son of Beriah and a chief among the inhabitants of Aijalon.

Biblical Usage

He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:15.

Historical Background

The form Ader occurs in the King James Version; Eder is regarded as the more correct form.

Scripture References

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(flock), a Benjamites, son of Beriah, chief of the inhabitants of Aijalon. (1 Chronicles 8:15) The name is more correctly Eder.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-der: Used in 1Ch 8:15 the King James Version for EDER, which see.</p>
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