Bible Dictionaries
Eri

Holman Bible Dictionary

(ee' ri) Personal name meaning, “of the city of” or “watchful.” A son of Gad and grandson of Jacob (Genesis 46:16 ). Original ancestor of clan of Erites (Numbers 26:16 ).

Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Eri'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​e/eri.html. 1991.