Bible Dictionary
Eri
Eri was a son of Gad and the ancestor of the Erites. His name means “watchful.”
Definition
Eri was a son of Gad. His name means “watchful,” and his descendants were called the Erites.
Biblical Usage
Eri is named among Gad’s sons, while the Erites are listed among the descendants of Israel in the wilderness census.
Historical Background
The name occurs in the genealogical and census records of Gad.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(watchful), son of Gad, (Genesis 46:16) and ancestor of the Erites. (Numbers 26:16)