Epher

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

The name Epher means “dust; lead”

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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 Epher (עֵ֫פֶר); son of Midian; a brother of Ephah, Hanoch, Abida and Eldaah.

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Family members

Father: Midian
Siblings: Abida Eldaah Ephah Hanoch

Alternative names

עֵ֫פֶרEpher

Mentions

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