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People

Ephah

Ephah was one of the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham through Keturah.

The name Ephah means “weary; tired”

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Summary

A man of the Midianites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 25:4; only referred to as Ephah (עֵיפָה); son of Midian; a brother of Epher, Hanoch, Abida and Eldaah.

Glossary entries

Ephah (Person) Ephah (Measurement)

Family members

Father

Midian

Siblings

Abida Eldaah Epher Hanoch

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 25:4
    The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah.
  2. 1 Chronicles 1:33
    The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons.