Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Eder was a Levite of the family of Merari who served during the reign of King David.
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Eder is mentioned in 1Ch.23.23 and 1Ch.24.30 as a descendant of Merari, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. He is listed among the Levites who were appointed to various duties in the service of the temple during the reign of King David.
In 1Chronicles 23, David organizes the Levites and assigns them their responsibilities.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5740
The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth—three in all.
And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families.
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