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Eder

Places & Geography • Old Testament
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.
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.
Scripture References
Joshua 15:21 1 Chronicles 23:23 1 Chronicles 24:30