Epher, first mentioned in Genesis 25:4, was a Midianite and son of Midian, with brothers named Ephah, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah.
About Epher
1. Son of Midian and grandson of Abraham through his concubine Keturah, whose tribe was sent to the east. Some were supportive of Abraham’s descendants and others became enemies (Gn 25:4; 1 Chr 1:33).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Midian
- Half-siblings 4
- Ephah, 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.