1. Son of Midian and grandson of Abraham through his concubine Keturah, whose tribe was sent to the east. Some were supportive of Abraham’s descendants and others became enemies (Gn 25:4; 1 Chr 1:33).

2. Son of Ezrah from Judah’s tribe (1 Chr 4:17).

3. Head of a household and a great warrior in the half-tribe of Manasseh. He lived between Bashan and Mt Hermon (1 Chr 5:24).

People and places

Epher: Son of Midian and grandson of Abraham Epher: Son of Ezrah, in the genealogy of Judah Epher: A chief of the half-tribe of Manasseh