Geder

GEDER ge'-der (gedher):

A royal city of the Canaanites taken by Joshua along with Lachish, Eglon, Gezer, Debir and Hormah (Joshua 12:13). It may be the city called "Beth-gader" in 1 Chronicles 2:51, and the birthplace of Baal-hanan, who had charge of David's olives and sycamores (27:28); unidentified.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'GEDER'".  "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia".  1915.