Ephah

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.

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Measure of grain, about half a bushel (18 liters). See Weights and Measures.

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Ephah (Person) Article

1. Son of Midian, an offspring of Abraham through his concubine Keturah ( Gn 25:4 ; 1 Chr 1:33 ). Isaiah mentions him as a gold trader ( Is 60:6 ). Some manuscripts mention two...

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.