Ophir

Ophir was a son of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, mentioned in the Table of Nations.

The name Ophir means “fruitful region”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 10:29; only referred to as Ophir (אוֹפִיר); son of Joktan; a brother of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Havilah and Jobab.

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Family members

Father: Joktan
Siblings: Abimael Almodad Diklah Hadoram Havilah Hazarmaveth Jerah Jobab Obal Sheba Sheleph Uzal

Alternative names

אוֹפִירOphir

Mentions

Genesis 10:29
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.
1 Chronicles 1:23
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.