Ebed
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Easton's 1897
Slave, the father of Gaal, in whom the men of Shechem “put confidence” in their conspiracy against Abimelech (Judg. 9:26, 26, 30, 31).
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · public domain
Smith's 1863
(a servant). (Many MSS. have EBER.)
1. Father of Gaal, who with his brethren assisted the men of Shechem in their revolt against Abimelech. (Judges 9:26,28,30,31,35) (B.C. 1206).
2. Son of Jonathan; one of the Bene-Adin who returned form Babylon with Ezra. (Ezra 8:6)
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863) · public domain
ISBE 1915
e'-bed (`ebhedh, "servant"):
(1) Father of Gaal, who rebelled against Abimelech (Jud 9:26-35).
(2) A companion of Ezra in his return (Ezr 8:6) = Obeth (APC 1Esdras 8:32).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · public domain
In Scripture
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Sources
- Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Public domain
- Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863) · Public domain
- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915) · Public domain