Bible Location

Eder

Meaning: a flock · 1 cross reference · Modern-day map available

This Eder entry refers to the southern Judahite border town near Edom, distinct from the tower called Eder. It is important because the same name appears in two separate geographic traditions. First appears in Josh 15:21.1

Place meaning

a flock

Coordinates

31.19, 34.97

First appears

Josh 15:21

AI summary: Eder matters here as part of Judah's far-southern border geography. The town belongs to the frontier landscape where the settled land meets the Edomite edge.1

Place meaning

a flock

Latitude

31.19

Longitude

34.97

Bible references

1