Eder

[Easton] Flock. (1.) A city in the south of Judah, on the border of Idumea (Josh. 15:21). (2.) The second of the three sons of Mushi, of the family of Merari, appointed to the Levitical office (1 Chr. 23:23; 24:30). [Smith] (a flock). One of the towns of Judah, in the extreme south, and on the borders of Edom. (Joshua 15:21) No trace of it has been discovered in modern times. A Levite of the family of Merari, in the time of David. (1 Chronicles 23:23; 24:30) [Hitchcock] a flock [Nave] –Also called EDAR –1. A place near Ephrath Ge 35:21 –2. A city of Judah Jos 15:21 –3. A grandson of Merari 1Ch 23:23 ; 24:30 [STEPBible TIPNR] A location near Adadah only mentioned at Jos.15.21) only referred to as Eder (עֵ֫דֶר). [Theographic] A city in the south of Judah, on the border of Idumea (Josh. 15:21).