Overview:
Geder is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the conquests of Joshua. It is identified as one of the cities in the southern region of Canaan that was conquered by the Israelites under Joshua's leadership. The name "Geder" is thought to mean "wall" or "enclosure," which may suggest its fortified nature or its role as a defensive site.

Biblical References:
The primary reference to Geder is found in the Book of Joshua. In Joshua 12:13 , Geder is listed among the cities whose kings were defeated by Joshua: "the king of Debir, one; the king of Geder, one." This passage is part of a larger summary of the victories achieved by the Israelites as they took possession of the Promised Land, fulfilling God's covenant promise to Abraham and his descendants.

Historical and Geographical Context:
Geder is believed to have been located in the southern part of ancient Canaan, within the territory that would later be allotted to the tribe of Judah. The exact location of Geder is not definitively known today, but it is often associated with the region around the Shephelah, a lowland area that served as a buffer zone between the coastal plains and the central highlands of Judah.

Theological Significance:
The mention of Geder in the conquest narratives underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to the Israelites. The successful conquest of cities like Geder demonstrates God's faithfulness and the divine mandate given to Joshua to lead the people into the land promised to their forefathers. The defeat of the king of Geder, along with other Canaanite kings, symbolizes the establishment of Israelite control and the beginning of a new chapter in the history of God's chosen people.

Cultural and Archaeological Insights:
While specific archaeological evidence directly identifying Geder has not been conclusively found, the general region of the Shephelah has yielded numerous findings that provide insight into the Canaanite and early Israelite periods. Fortified cities, agricultural installations, and artifacts from this era reflect the complex interactions between the indigenous Canaanite populations and the incoming Israelites.

Related Entries:
· Joshua: The leader of the Israelites during the conquest of Canaan.
· Canaan: The land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
· Judah: One of the twelve tribes of Israel, which later became a prominent kingdom in the southern part of the land.
· Shephelah: The lowland region where Geder is thought to have been located, known for its strategic importance and fertile land.

Conclusion:
Geder's inclusion in the biblical narrative serves as a testament to the historical and theological themes of conquest, divine promise, and the establishment of Israel in the land of Canaan. Its mention, though brief, contributes to the broader understanding of the Israelite settlement and the unfolding of God's plan for His people.Geder

Gederah, Gederoth, a wall

Geder

(a wall). The king of Geder was one of the thirty-one kings who were overcome by Joshua on the west of the Jordan. (Joshua 12:13) (B.C. 1445.) It is possible that it may be the same place as the Geder named in (1 Chronicles 4:39)

Geder

The word signifies a wall, inclosure, fortified place; as do also the two names following, which are derived from it. Geder itself was an ancient Canaanitish place, in the plain of Judah, Joshua 12:13, and was probably the same with the following Gederah.

A walled place, (Joshua 12:13), perhaps the same as Gederah or Gedor (15:58). GEDER

ge'-der (gedher): A royal city of the Canaanites taken by Joshua along with Lachish, Eglon, Gezer, Debir and Hormah (Joshua 12:13 f). It may be the city called "Beth-gader" in 1 Chronicles 2:51, and the birthplace of Baal-hanan, who had charge of David's olives and sycamores (27:28); unidentified.

1445. Geder -- a city in Canaan
... 1444, 1445. Geder. 1446 . a city in Canaan. Transliteration: Geder Phonetic
Spelling: (gheh'-der) Short Definition: Geder. Word ...
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1451. Gederi -- inhab. of Geder
... Gederi. 1452 . inhab. of Geder. Transliteration: Gederi Phonetic Spelling:
(ghed-ay-ree') Short Definition: Gederite. Word Origin from Geder Definition inhab. ...
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1444. geder -- wall
... 1443, 1444. geder. 1445 . wall. Transliteration: geder Phonetic Spelling:
(gheh'-der) Short Definition: wall. ... 1443, 1444. geder. 1445 . Strong's Numbers
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1013. Beth Gader -- "place of a wall," a place in Judah
... gader. Word Origin from bayith and geder Definition "place of a wall," a
place in Judah NASB Word Usage Beth-gader (1). Beth-gader. ...
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Upon the Gathering Together of the Waters.
... [1530] ie Cadiz, a corruption of Gadeira, which, like Geder and Gadara, is connected
with the Phoenician Gadir, an enclosure. [1531] Pliny (vi. ...
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Geder (1 Occurrence)
... 15:58). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. GEDER. ge'-der ... 28); unidentified.
Multi-Version Concordance Geder (1 Occurrence). Joshua 12 ...
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Gedor (7 Occurrences)
... (3.) A town apparently in Benjamin (1 Chronicles 12:7), the same probably as
Geder (Joshua 12:13). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. GEDOR. ...
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Gederite (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia GEDERITE. ge'-der-it, ge-de'-rit (gedheri): Inhabitant
of GEDER, which see (1 Chronicles 27:28). Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Gedeon (1 Occurrence)

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Gedera (1 Occurrence)

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Gederah (2 Occurrences)
... This is a very common Canaanite and Phoenician name. It is the feminine
form of Geder (12:13); the plural form is Gederoth (15:41). ...
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Beth-gader (1 Occurrence)
... Chronicles 2:51. It is possibly identical with Geder of Joshua 12:13.
Multi-Version Concordance Beth-gader (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles ...
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Bethgader (1 Occurrence)
... Chronicles 2:51. It is possibly identical with Geder of Joshua 12:13.
Multi-Version Concordance Bethgader (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles ...
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Hormah (9 Occurrences)
... In Joshua 12:14 it is named between Geder and Arad; in Joshua 15:30 between Chesil
and Ziklag, among the uttermost cities toward the border of Edom in the South ...
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Debir (12 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Joshua 12:13 the king of Debir, one;
the king of Geder, one; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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