Heber was a son of Beriah and a grandson of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel). He is mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Asher in Genesis, Numbers, and 1 Chronicles. In Numbers, the descendants of Heber are referred to as the Heberite clan. Heber's sister was Jael, and his brother was Malchiel. No further information is provided about Heber in the Bible. (Genesis 46:17;Numbers 26:45;1 Chronicles 7:31,32).
Heber
BeriahEnglishA man from the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17.