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Epher

People & Groups • Old Testament
Epher was the name of descendants of Midian and Judah, and of a head of a Manassite family east of the Jordan. The name means “calf” or “young deer.”
Biblical Usage
The Midianite Epher was a son of Abraham through Keturah. Another Epher belonged to Judah, and a Manassite Epher was among the heads of families living between Bashan and Mount Hermon.
Scripture References
Genesis 25:4 1 Chronicles 5:24 1 Chronicles 4:17 1 Chronicles 1:33