ebed Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
ebed in Easton's Bible Dictionary
slave, the father of Gaal, in whom the men of Shechem "put confidence" in their conspiracy against Abimelech (Judg. 9:26, 26, 30, 31).
ebed in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a servant). (Many MSS. have EBER.) 1. Father of Gaal, who with his brethren assisted the men of Shechem in their revolt against Abimelech. #Jud 9:26,28,30,31,35| (B.C. 1206). 2. Son of Jonathan; one of the Bene-Adin who returned form Babylon with Ezra. #Ezr 8:6|
ebed in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
E'BED (slave). 1. The father of Gaal, who conspired with the Shechemites against Abimelech. Jud 9:26, Acts 20:28, Jud 9:30-31, Ex 28:35. 1. A companion of Ezra on the Return. Ezr 8:6.
ebed in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
("slave".) 1. Father of GAAL who helped the men of Shechem against Abimelech. 2. Son of Jonathan; one of "the sons of Adin" (Ezra 8:6), who returned from Babylon with Ezra.