People of the Bible

Epher, son of Midian

The name Epher means “dust; lead.” Epher is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 25:4.

Family of Epher

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Who was Epher?

One of the sons of Midian, who was Abraham’s son by Keturah (Gen. 25:4).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Epher

  • Genesis 25:4

    And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.

  • 1 Chronicles 1:33

    And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah.

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