Ephah was a Midianite man living at the time of the patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 25:4 as the son of Midian and brother of Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah.
About Ephah
Measure of grain, about half a bushel (18 liters). See Weights and Measures.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Midian
- Half-siblings 4
- Epher, Hanoch, Abida, Eldaah
- Uncles 7
- Ishmael, Isaac, Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Ishbak, Shuah
- Cousins 17
- Nebaioth, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad (Genesis 25:15), Tema, Jetur, Naphish, Kedemah, Mahalath, Esau, Israel, Sheba (Genesis 25:3), Dedan (Genesis 25:3)
Key References
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.
All Scripture References (2)
Genesis (1)
Genesis 25:4
The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah.
1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:33
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons.