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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: Edar</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/e/edar.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> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><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/genesis/35-21.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/e/edar.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> > Edar</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/naves/e/ed--name_of_the_altar,_erected_by_the_tribes,_reuben,_gad,_and_manasseh_at_the_fords_of_the_jordan_river.htm" title="Ed: Name of the Altar, Erected by the Tribes, Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh at the Fords of the Jordan River">◄</a> Edar <a href="/topical/naves/e/edar--a_tower.htm" title="Edar: A Tower">►</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="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</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="#lib" title="Library">Library</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><b>Etymology and Meaning:</b> <br>The name "Edar" is derived from the Hebrew word "עֵדֶר" (Eder), which means "flock" or "herd." This name is indicative of pastoral life and is often associated with shepherding and the care of livestock, a common occupation in ancient Israel.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>Edar is mentioned in the context of a specific location known as "Migdal Eder," which translates to "Tower of the Flock." This site is referenced in <a href="/genesis/35-21.htm">Genesis 35:21</a>: "Israel moved on again and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder." This passage occurs after the death of Rachel and the birth of Benjamin, as Jacob (Israel) continues his journey.<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b> <br>Migdal Eder is traditionally understood to be located near Bethlehem, in the region of Judea. The area is historically significant due to its proximity to Bethlehem, the city of David, and later, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. The mention of a "tower" suggests a structure used for watching over flocks, providing a vantage point for shepherds to protect their sheep from predators and thieves.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b> <br>In Jewish tradition, Migdal Eder holds messianic significance. The Targum Jonathan, an ancient Aramaic paraphrase of the Hebrew Bible, interprets Migdal Eder as the place from which the Messiah would be revealed. This interpretation aligns with the Christian understanding of Bethlehem as the birthplace of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who is seen as the fulfillment of messianic prophecies.<br><br><b>Cultural and Symbolic Importance:</b> <br>The concept of a "tower of the flock" symbolizes vigilance, protection, and care, themes that resonate throughout the biblical narrative. Shepherding imagery is prevalent in Scripture, with God often depicted as a shepherd who tends to His people. <a href="/bsb/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23</a>, for example, famously begins, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." This imagery is further echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus refers to Himself as the "Good Shepherd" in <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>.<br><br><b>Related Biblical Themes:</b> <br>The mention of Edar and its association with shepherding connects to broader biblical themes of leadership, guidance, and divine care. Shepherds in the Bible are often seen as leaders and protectors, roles that are ultimately fulfilled in Christ. The pastoral setting of Edar also reflects the agrarian lifestyle of ancient Israel, where the care of flocks was integral to daily life and survival.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While Edar itself is a brief mention in the biblical text, its implications and connections to significant biblical themes and prophecies render it a noteworthy location in the study of Scripture. Its association with shepherding and messianic expectation enriches the understanding of God's relationship with His people and the unfolding of His redemptive plan.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Tower of the flock, a tower between Bethlehem and Hebron, near which Jacob first halted after leaving Bethlehem (<a href="/genesis/35-21.htm">Genesis 35:21</a>). In <a href="/micah/4-8.htm">Micah 4:8</a> the word is rendered "tower of the flock" (marg., "Edar"), and is used as a designation of Bethlehem, which figuratively represents the royal line of David as sprung from Bethlehem. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">EDAR</span><p>e'-dar.<br><br>See <a href="../e/eder.htm">EDER</a>.<p><span class="encheading">TOWER OF EDAR (THE FLOCK)</span><p>See <a href="../e/eder.htm">EDER</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/5740.htm"><span class="l">5740. Eder -- a Levite</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5739, 5740. Eder. 5740a . a Levite. Transliteration: Eder Phonetic Spelling:<br> (ay'-der) Short Definition: <b>Edar</b>. <b>Edar</b>, Eder The same <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5740.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/various/the_testaments_of_the_twelve_patriarchs/i_the_testament_of_reuben_concerning.htm"><span class="l">The Testament of Reuben Concerning Thoughts.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> apo. [42] Cf. Genesis 35:22. The Gader mentioned below is the <b>Edar</b> of ver.<br> 21, the Hebrew being reproduced, as often, by g. [43] [This <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../i the testament of reuben concerning.htm</font><p><a href="/library/jerome/the_principal_works_of_st_jerome/letter_cviii_to_eustochium.htm"><span class="l">Letter cviii. To Eustochium.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> After this Paula went a short distance down the hill to the tower of <b>Edar</b>, [2808]<br> that is of the flock,' near which Jacob fed his flocks, and where the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter cviii to eustochium.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/edar.htm"><span class="l"><b>Edar</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In Micah 4:8 the word is rendered "tower of the flock" (marg., "<b>Edar</b>"), and is used<br> as a designation of Bethlehem, which figuratively represents the royal line <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/edar.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/migdal-edar.htm"><span class="l">Migdal-<b>Edar</b></span></a><br>Migdal-<b>Edar</b>. MigdalEdar, Migdal-<b>Edar</b>. Migdaleder . Easton's Bible Dictionary <b>...</b><br> (see <b>EDAR</b>.). MigdalEdar, Migdal-<b>Edar</b>. Migdaleder . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/migdal-edar.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/ed.htm"><span class="l">Ed (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/ed.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/journeyeth.htm"><span class="l">Journeyeth (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> in Gerar; (YLT). Genesis 35:21 And Israel journeyeth, and stretcheth out<br> his tent beyond the tower of <b>Edar</b>; (YLT). Genesis 46:1 And <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/journeyeth.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/journeyed.htm"><span class="l">Journeyed (111 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). Genesis 35:21 And Israel journeyed, and spread his<br> tent beyond the tower of <b>Edar</b>. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/journeyed.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/flock.htm"><span class="l">Flock (242 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. FLOCK. See CATTLE. TOWER OF <b>EDAR</b> (THE FLOCK).<br> See EDER. Multi-Version Concordance Flock (242 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/flock.htm - 39k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/towers.htm"><span class="l">Towers (38 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary Of Babel (Genesis 11:4), <b>Edar</b> (Genesis 35:21),<br> Penuel (Judges 8:9, 17), Shechem (9:46), David (Cant. 4 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/towers.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tires.htm"><span class="l">Tires (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> See ASTRONOMY, sec. I, 3; CRESCENTS. DAVID, TOWER OF. tou'-er. See JERUSALEM. TOWER<br> OF <b>EDAR</b> (THE FLOCK). See EDER. TOWER OF HANANEEL. See HANANEL. TOWER OF MEAH <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tires.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eddias.htm"><span class="l">Eddias</span></a><br>Eddias. <b>Edar</b>, Eddias. Eddinus . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia EDDIAS.<br> ed-i'-as. See IEDDIAS. <b>Edar</b>, Eddias. Eddinus . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eddias.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eder.htm"><span class="l">Eder (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> far west. (2) Eder (the King James Version <b>Edar</b>) or better Migdal Eder, mighdal<br> `edher, "the tower of the flock"; Gader. After Rachel <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eder.htm - 10k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><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">Edar (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/35-21.htm">Genesis 35:21</a></span><br />And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of <span class="boldtext">Edar</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/edar.htm">Edar</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/e/edar--a_tower.htm">Edar: A Tower</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/migdal-edar.htm">Migdal-Edar</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/ed.htm">Ed (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/journeyeth.htm">Journeyeth (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/journeyed.htm">Journeyed (111 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/flock.htm">Flock (242 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/towers.htm">Towers (38 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/tires.htm">Tires (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eddias.htm">Eddias</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eder.htm">Eder (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/migdaledar.htm">MigdalEdar</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/migdaleder.htm">Migdaleder</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stretcheth.htm">Stretcheth (33 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/e/ed--name_of_the_altar,_erected_by_the_tribes,_reuben,_gad,_and_manasseh_at_the_fords_of_the_jordan_river.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ed: Name of the Altar, Erected by the Tribes, Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh at the Fords of the Jordan River"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ed: Name of the Altar, Erected by the Tribes, Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh at the Fords of the Jordan River" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/e/edar--a_tower.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Edar: A Tower"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Edar: A Tower" /></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>