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Eker

עֵקֶר/EE-ker/

“Root, or one rooted up and transplanted”

Summary

A descendant of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel, listed among the sons of Ram.

☩Genealogy

Eker was a Jerahmeelite, a descendant of Judah. He was the youngest of the three sons of Ram, who was himself a grandson of Hezron. The name means 'root' or 'one rooted up and transplanted,' a term used metaphorically in Hebrew for a resident foreigner.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 2:27

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

2:27

References

  1. 1.James Orr (ed.), "Eker," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  2. 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Eker," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).