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The Definition of the word Edar

Edar

Tower of the flock, a tower between Bethlehem and Hebron, near which Jacob first halted after leaving Bethlehem (Gen. 35:21). "In Micah 4:8 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.


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