Bible Figure
Zimran
biblical Figure
Zimran was a son of Abraham and Keturah.
Biography
Genesis 25 names Zimran first among the six sons Abraham had by Keturah. First Chronicles 1 repeats the genealogy. Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them eastward away from Isaac while he was still living. Scripture records no independent narrative about Zimran.
Biblical Significance
Zimran is significant as part of Abraham's extended family through Keturah and the biblical genealogy of peoples living east of Canaan.