Bible Dictionary
Ard
Ard was a son of Bela and a descendant of Benjamin. He is also called Addar, and his descendants were counted among the Benjamite families.
Definition
Ard was a son of Bela and a descendant of Benjamin. He is also called Addar, and his descendants were counted among the families of Benjamin.
Biblical Usage
Ard is named in genealogical and tribal lists, especially in Genesis and Numbers. His descendants are mentioned in Numbers 26:40, while 1 Chronicles calls him Addar.
Historical Background
The genealogical lists vary in the number of Benjamin’s sons and descendants. Ard and Addar are presented as apparently the same name, with the consonants transposed.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Descent, a grandson of Benjamin (Num. 26:38-40). In 1 Chr. 8:3 he is called Addar. His descendants are mentioned in Num. 26:40.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(one that descending), the son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin. (Genesis 46:21; Numbers 26:40) In (1 Chronicles 8:3) he is called Addar.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ard ('ard, meaning unknown): Either directly or more remotely a son of Benjamin. Nu 26:38-40 mentions five sons of Benjamin, together with Ard and Naaman, the sons of Bela, Benjamin's oldest son, counting all seven as ancestors of Benjamite families. In 1Ch 8:1-3 Addar and Naaman are mentioned, with others, as sons of Bela, Addar and Ard being apparently the same name with the consonants transposed. In Ge 46:21 ten sons of Benjamin are counted, including at least the three grandsons, Ard and Naaman and Gera.</p>