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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Heberites</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/h/heberites.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/numbers/26-45.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/h/heberites.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Heberites</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/h/heberite.htm" title="Heberite">◄</a> Heberites <a href="/topical/h/he'berites.htm" title="He'berites">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The Heberites are a lesser-known group mentioned in the genealogical records of the Old Testament. They are descendants of Heber, who is identified as a member of the tribe of Asher. The tribe of Asher is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, originating from Asher, the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>The primary reference to the Heberites is found in the Book of Numbers, where they are listed among the clans of the tribe of Asher. In <a href="/numbers/26-45.htm">Numbers 26:45</a> , it states: "These were the descendants of Beriah: the Heberite clan from Heber, and the Malchielite clan from Malchiel."<br><br><b>Genealogical Context:</b><br><br>Heber, the progenitor of the Heberites, is a descendant of Beriah, who is one of the sons of Asher. The genealogical records in the Book of Numbers serve to organize the tribes and clans of Israel, particularly as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The Heberites, as part of the tribe of Asher, would have been included in the census taken by Moses and Eleazar the priest, which was intended to allocate land and responsibilities among the tribes.<br><br><b>Role and Significance:</b><br><br>While the Heberites are not prominently featured in biblical narratives, their inclusion in the genealogical records underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel. Each clan within a tribe had specific roles and responsibilities, contributing to the overall structure and function of the Israelite community.<br><br>The tribe of Asher, to which the Heberites belonged, was known for its rich agricultural land, particularly in the region of Galilee. Asher's territory was described as fertile and abundant, which is reflected in the blessing given by Moses in <a href="/deuteronomy/33-24.htm">Deuteronomy 33:24</a> : "About Asher he said: 'Most blessed of sons is Asher; let him be favored by his brothers, and let him dip his foot in oil.'"<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context:</b><br><br>In the broader cultural and historical context, the Heberites, like other clans within the tribes of Israel, would have participated in the religious, social, and economic life of the nation. The tribal system was central to the identity and governance of Israel, with each tribe contributing to the collective worship, military endeavors, and communal decision-making processes.<br><br>The Heberites, as part of the tribe of Asher, would have shared in the blessings and responsibilities of the covenant community, participating in the festivals, sacrifices, and observances that defined Israel's relationship with God. Their presence in the genealogical records serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the tribes and clans that formed the foundation of the Israelite nation.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">HEBERITES</span><p>he'-ber-its (ha-chebhri): Descendants of Heber, a prominent clan of Asher, (<a href="/numbers/26-45.htm">Numbers 26:45</a>). Supposed by some to be connected with the Chabiri of the Tell el-Amarna Letters.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2277.htm"><span class="l">2277. Chebri -- descendant of Heber</span></a><br><b>...</b> Chebri. 2278 . descendant of Heber. Transliteration: Chebri Phonetic Spelling:<br> (kheb-ree') Short Definition: <b>Heberites</b>. <b>...</b> of Heber NASB Word Usage <b>Heberites</b> (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2277.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/h/heberites.htm"><span class="l"><b>Heberites</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>HEBERITES</b>. he'-ber-its (ha-chebhri): Descendants of Heber, a prominent clan of Asher,<br> (Numbers 26:45). <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Heberites</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/heberites.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/he'berites.htm"><span class="l">He'berites (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>Heberites</b>, He'berites. Heber's . <b>...</b> Numbers 26:45 Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber,<br> the family of the <b>Heberites</b>; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/he'berites.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/heberite.htm"><span class="l">Heberite (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Heberite (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:45 Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family<br> of the <b>Heberites</b>; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/heberite.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mal'chi-elites.htm"><span class="l">Mal'chi-elites (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Mal'chi-elites (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:45 Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the<br> family of the <b>Heberites</b>; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mal'chi-elites.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/malchielites.htm"><span class="l">Malchielites (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Malchielites (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:45 Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the<br> family of the <b>Heberites</b>; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/malchielites.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mal'chi-el.htm"><span class="l">Mal'chi-el (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See RSV). Numbers 26:45 Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the <b>Heberites</b>;<br> of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mal'chi-el.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/malchielite.htm"><span class="l">Malchielite (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Malchielite (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:45 Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family<br> of the <b>Heberites</b>; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/malchielite.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/malkiel.htm"><span class="l">Malkiel (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NIV). Numbers 26:45 Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the <b>Heberites</b>;<br> of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites. (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/malkiel.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/malkielite.htm"><span class="l">Malkielite (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Malkielite (1 Occurrence). Numbers 26:45 Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family<br> of the <b>Heberites</b>; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites. (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/malkielite.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beriah.htm"><span class="l">Beriah (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> NIV). Numbers 26:45 Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the<br><b>Heberites</b>; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites. (WEB <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beriah.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/tribe-of-Asher.html">What can we learn from the tribe of Asher? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Heberites (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/26-45.htm">Numbers 26:45</a></span><br />Of the sons of Beriah: of Heber, the family of the <span class="boldtext">Heberites</span>; of Malchiel, the family of the Malchielites.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/heberites.htm">Heberites</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/heber's.htm">Heber's (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/heberites.htm">Heberites (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/h/heberite.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Heberite"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Heberite" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/h/he'berites.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="He'berites"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="He'berites" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>