Ophir

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).

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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.