Gera
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897) · International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915)
THE DICTIONARY — Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
grain. (1.) The son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:3, 5,7). (2.) The father of Ehud the judge (Judges 3:15). (3.) The father of Shimei, who so grossly abused David (2 Samuel 16:5; 19:16, 18).
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The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (1915), general editor James Orr — public domain, printed whole.
ge'-ra (gera', "grain"): A family name of the tribe of Benjamin, hence, not necessarily a separate individual in (3) and (4) below:
(1) A son of Benjamin (Ge 46:21).
(2) According to 1Ch 8:3,5,7, son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin. The name is repeated (8:5) in the list of Bela's sons.
(3) Father, or ancestor, of the judge Ehud (Jud 3:15).
(4) Father, or ancestor, of Shimei, the Benjamite, who cursed David when he fled from Absalom (2Sa 16:5; 19:16,18; 1Ki 2:8).