Zimran

Zimran was one of the sons born to Abraham and his wife Keturah after the death of Sarah.

The name Zimran means “song; singer; vine”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 25:2; only referred to as Zimran (זִמְרָן); son of Abraham and Keturah; half-brother of: Ishmael and Isaac; a brother of Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak and Shuah.

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Family members

Father: Abraham
Mother: Keturah
Siblings: Isaac Ishbak Ishmael Jokshan Medan Midian Shuah

Alternative names

זִמְרָןZimran

Mentions

Genesis 25:2
…and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
1 Chronicles 1:32
The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.