Bible Dictionary
Edar
Edar, or the Tower of the Flock, was a place near Bethlehem where Jacob halted. In Micah, “tower of the flock” is used figuratively of Bethlehem and its royal significance.
Definition
Edar, or the Tower of the Flock, was a place between Bethlehem and Hebron near which Jacob halted after leaving Bethlehem. The name is also used in Micah’s expression “tower of the flock.”
Biblical Usage
In Micah, the Tower of the Flock is used as a designation of Bethlehem and figuratively represents the royal line of David that sprang from Bethlehem.
Historical Background
The precise location is not established in the supplied material. The name is linked with Eder, meaning flock.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Tower of the flock, a tower between Bethlehem and Hebron, near which Jacob first halted after leaving Bethlehem (Gen. 35:21). In Micah 4:8 the word is rendered “tower of the flock” (marg., “Edar”), and is used as a designation of Bethlehem, which figuratively represents the royal line of David as sprung from Bethlehem.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e'-dar.</p><p>See EDER.</p>