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Epah

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Epah was the first son of Midian, Abraham’s descendant through Keturah. He is later associated with a people or place mentioned in Isaiah.

Definition

Epah, “gloomy,” was the first-listed son of Midian, Abraham’s descendant through Keturah.

Biblical Usage

Epah is named among the sons of Midian and is later mentioned in Isaiah.

Scripture References

Genesis 25:4 1 Chronicles 1:33 Isaiah 60:6

Related Figures

Midian Abraham Keturah

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(gloomy), the first, in order, of the sons of Midian, (Genesis 25:4; 1 Chronicles 1:33) afterwards mentioned by (Isaiah 60:6)
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