Ophir is a man from the time of the patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 10:29, who is the son of Joktan and regarded as the founder of a region named after him.
About Ophir
Joktan’s son and a descendant of Shem through Arphaxad’s line (Gn 10:29; 1 Chr 1:23).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Joktan
- Half-siblings 12
- Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram (Genesis 10:27), Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba (Genesis 10:28), Havilah (Genesis 10:29), Jobab
- Uncle
- Peleg
- Cousin
- Reu
Key References
Genesis 10:29
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.
1 Chronicles 1:23
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.
All Scripture References (2)
Genesis (1)
Genesis 10:29
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.
1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:23
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.