Who was Heber?

Descendant of Shem

The story of Heber

Heber - Judge
Heber - Judge
Judge

Heber was a biblical figure from the book of Genesis. He was the son of Beriah and the grandson of Benjamin. He was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham. Heber is best known for being the ancestor of the Kenites, a nomadic tribe of metalworkers. Heber is also known for his role in the battle between the Israelites and the Canaanites. Heber and his descendants were allies of the Israelites and helped them in their fight against the Canaanites. Heber's descendants were also known for their skill in metalworking and were instrumental in the construction of the Tabernacle. Heber is remembered for his loyalty to the Israelites and his contribution to their victory over the Canaanites. He is also remembered for his skill in metalworking and his role in the construction of the Tabernacle.

Name meaning

One who crosses over

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Judge

First mention

Genesis 46:17

Appearances in the Bible

14 mentions

Heber in the Bible

Explore all 9 chapters where Heber appears

Genesis

Chapter 46

Jacob and His Family Move to Egypt

Jacob and his family move to Egypt and settle in the land of Goshen.

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Numbers

Chapter 26

The Census of the Israelites

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

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Judges

Chapter 4

Yael Kills Sisera

Deborah, a prophetess, leads Israel to victory against the Canaanites.

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Judges

Chapter 5

The Song of Deborah

Deborah and Barak sing a song of victory and praise God.

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Luke

Chapter 3

The Ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry with a baptism and the descent of the Holy Spirit.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 4

Descendants of Judah and Simeon

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 5

Reuben, Gad, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 7

Genealogy of the Tribes of Israel

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 8

Descendants of Benjamin

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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