Zimran was a man from the time of the patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 25:2 as the son of Abraham and Keturah, and the half-brother of Ishmael and Isaac.
About Zimran
One of the sons of Abraham by Keturah (Gn 25:2; 1 Chr 1:32). Unlike the other sons of Abraham by Keturah, there is little evidence that Zimran is associated with a later tribal group.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Abraham, Keturah
- Siblings 5
- Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, Shuah
- Half-siblings 2
- Ishmael, Isaac
- Nieces & Nephews 22
- 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), Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, Eldaah
- Aunt
- Sarah
- Uncles 2
- Nahor, Haran
- Cousins 16
- Uz (Genesis 22:21), Buz, Kemuel, Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, Bethuel, Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, Maacah, Lot, Milcah, Iscah, Isaac
Key References
Genesis 25:2
and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
1 Chronicles 1:32
The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.
All Scripture References (2)
Genesis (1)
Genesis 25:2
and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:32
The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.