Bible Dictionary
Geder
Geder was a fortified Canaanite royal city conquered by Joshua. Its precise location is uncertain, and it may be related to other places bearing similar names.
Definition
Geder, meaning “wall” or “a walled place,” was a royal Canaanite city conquered by Joshua. Its exact location is unknown, and it may be related to Beth-gader, Gederah, or another similarly named place.
Biblical Usage
The king of Geder was one of the Canaanite kings defeated by Joshua west of the Jordan.
Historical Background
Geder was listed with other conquered royal cities, including Lachish, Eglon, Gezer, Debir, and Hormah. Its identification remains uncertain.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A walled place, (Josh. 12:13), perhaps the same as Gederah or Gedor (15:58).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a wall). The king of Geder was one of the thirty-one kings who were overcome by Joshua on the west of the Jordan. (Joshua 12:13) (B.C. 1445.) It is possible that it may be the same place as the Geder named in (1 Chronicles 4:39)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ge'-der (gedher): A royal city of the Canaanites taken by Joshua along with Lachish, Eglon, Gezer, Debir and Hormah (Jos 12:13 f). It may be the city called "Beth-gader" in 1Ch 2:51, and the birthplace of Baal-hanan, who had charge of David's olives and sycamores (27:28); unidentified.</p>