Lexical Summary Eqer: Eker Original Word: עֵקֶר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eker The same as eqer; Eker, an Israelite -- Eker. see HEBREW eqer NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as eqer Definition a man of Judah NASB Translation Eker (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עֵ֫קֶר proper name, masculine in Judah 1 Chronicles 2:27, Ακορ, Ικαρ. Topical Lexicon Identity within Judah’s Genealogy Eker (עֵקֶר, Strong’s Hebrew #6134) appears once, in 1 Chronicles 2:27, as a son of Ram, the firstborn of Jerahmeel, who is himself a great-grandson of Judah through Hezron. The Chronicler records: “The sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were Maaz, Jamin, and Eker” (1 Chronicles 2:27). By placing Eker in this line, Scripture situates him inside the royal tribe from which David and, ultimately, the Messiah would come (Matthew 1:1-16; Luke 3:23-38). Purpose of the Chronicler’s Genealogies 1 Chronicles was compiled for the post-exilic community to affirm covenant continuity after the Babylonian captivity. Every individual named—whether prominent like David or obscure like Eker—testifies that God preserved Judah’s line despite exile, loss of land, and national upheaval. This underscores divine faithfulness to promises made to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3) and Judah (Genesis 49:10). Spiritual and Ministry Significance 1. Assurance of God’s Detailed Knowledge. Eker’s single mention reminds readers that “the LORD knows those who are His” (2 Timothy 2:19). No believer’s life is hidden or insignificant to God. Connection to the Theme of Heritage The Chronicler regularly attaches meaning to names, and while lexical discussion is beyond the scope here, the narrative placement of Eker between brothers Maaz and Jamin suggests a complete family unit. This models a covenant household where identity is derived from belonging to the people of God rather than from personal achievement. Lessons for Contemporary Believers • Value Genealogical Sections: They root the Gospel in real history, countering modern skepticism. Related References Genesis 46:12; Ruth 4:18-22; 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 132:11; Isaiah 11:1; Matthew 1:1-6; Luke 3:31-34. Forms and Transliterations וָעֵֽקֶר׃ ועקר׃ vaEker wā‘êqer wā·‘ê·qerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:27 HEB: מַ֥עַץ וְיָמִ֖ין וָעֵֽקֶר׃ NAS: were Maaz, Jamin and Eker. KJV: were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker. INT: were Maaz Jamin and Eker 1 Occurrence |
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