Gera

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Grain. ) The son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:3, 5, 7). ) The father of Ehud the judge (Judg. 3:15). ) The father of Shimei, who so grossly abused David (2 Sam. 16:5; 19:16, 18).

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)

e. descendants, of Benjamin. (Genesis 46:21) Gera, who is named, (Judges 3:15) as the ancestor of Ehud, and in (2 Samuel 16:5) as the ancestor of Shimei who cursed David, is probably also the same person (though some consider them different persons).

Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary

GE'RA (a grain). A son or grandson of Benjamin. Gen 46:21; 1 Chr 8:3, 1 Chr 8:5, 1 Chr 8:7. The father of Ehud. Jud 3:15. The father of Shimei. 2 Sam 16:5; 2 Sam 19:16; 1 Kgs 2:8.

Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)

pilgrimage, combat; dispute