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Ephah

Ephah was one of the sons of Jahdai, mentioned in the genealogy of Caleb.

The name Ephah means “weary; tired”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:47; only referred to as Ephah (עֵיפָה); son of Caleb and Jahdai; a brother of Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Shaaph, Hur(?), Jesher(?), Shobab(?), Ardon(?), Mesha(?), Haran(?), Moza(?), Gazez(?), Sheber(?), Tirhanah(?), Shaaph(?), Sheva(?) and Achsah(?).

Glossary entries

Ephah (Person) Ephah (Measurement)

Family members

Father

Caleb

Mother

Jahdai

Siblings

Achsah Ardon Gazez Geshan Haran Hur Jesher Jotham Mesha Moza Pelet Regem Shaaph Shaaph Sheber Sheva Shobab Tirhanah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 2:47
    The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.