Bible Dictionary
Eder
Eder, meaning “flock,” was a city in southern Judah and also the name of a Merarite Levite appointed to service. The city lay near the border of Edom.
Definition
Eder means “flock.” It was the name of a city in southern Judah on the border of Idumea and also of a Merarite Levite, the second son of Mushi, appointed to Levitical service.
Biblical Usage
Eder appears in the territorial and genealogical records of Scripture. The city belonged to Judah, while the personal name identifies a member of the Levitical family.
Historical Background
The city stood in southern Judah near the border of Edom. The sources provide no further identification of its site.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Flock. (1.) A city in the south of Judah, on the border of Idumea (Josh. 15:21). (2.) The second of the three sons of Mushi, of the family of Merari, appointed to the Levitical office (1 Chr. 23:23; 24:30).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a flock).