Geder
“Wall or enclosure”
Summary
An ancient royal city of the Canaanites whose king was defeated by Joshua during the conquest of Canaan.
☩Biblical Reference
Geder is mentioned among the thirty-one royal cities whose kings were conquered by Joshua west of the Jordan. The name, signifying 'wall' in Hebrew, suggests an enclosed or fortified place. It appears in the conquest list between Debir and Hormah, indicating it was likely located in the southern region of Canaan.
☩Identification
The exact location of Geder remains uncertain. It may be identified with Gedor in the mountains of Judah, and possibly with Beth-gader mentioned in Chronicles as founded by Hareph. One suggestion connects it with the birthplace of Baal-hanan, who had charge of David's olives and sycamores. Some scholars also suggest it may be the same as the Simeonite Gedor mentioned in Chronicles.
Related Verses1 mention
Joshua· 1 verse
See Also
References
- 1.George Morrish, "Geder," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 2.John McClintock and James Strong, "Geder," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Geder," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 4.James Orr (ed.), "Geder," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 5.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Geder," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).