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Ephah

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: E By: George A. Morrish

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1. Son of Midian, being the son of Abraham and Keturah, and referred to by Isaiah as the head of a tribe (Gen. 25:4⁴And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah. (Genesis 25:4); 1 Chron. 1:33³³And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah. (1 Chronicles 1:33); Isa. 60:6⁶The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall show forth the praises of the Lord. (Isaiah 60:6)).

2. Concubine of Caleb (1 Chron. 2:46⁴⁶And Ephah, Caleb's concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran begat Gazez. (1 Chronicles 2:46)).

3. Son of Jandai of the tribe of Judah (1 Chron. 2:47⁴⁷And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, and Shaaph. (1 Chronicles 2:47)).

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