Educator Guide
Eber Bible Study Guide
Patriarchs · 2277 BC – 1813 BC (464 years)
Namesake of the Hebrews; Genesis singles out his line as it leads from Shem toward Abraham.
From the family tree
- Parents
- Shelah
- Children
- Peleg, Joktan
- Dates
- 2277 BC – 1813 BC (464 years)
- Era
- Patriarchs
Teaching prompt
Eber is the namesake of 'Hebrew.' Why does scripture mark his line out?
Reflection
What identity that God has given you do you most often forget?
Discussion questions
- How does Genesis identify Shem in relation to Eber?
- What is unusual about Eber's lifespan compared to those after him?
- What does it mean that Abram is called 'the Hebrew'?