Son of Ezrah, in the genealogy of Judah.
Epher
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:17.
עֵ֫פֶרEpher
The name means “dust; lead.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Ezrah
- People
- Tribe of Judah(?)
About Epher Written by AI
Epher is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of Judah as one of the sons of Ezrah (1 Chronicles 4:17). The genealogy lists several descendants of Judah, including Ezrah and his sons. Epher is named alongside his brothers, but no further details are provided about his life, his role within the family, or any descendants he may have had. The inclusion of Epher in the genealogy serves to provide a comprehensive record of Judah's lineage and to highlight the various branches of his family tree. The mention of Ezrah and his sons, including Epher, demonstrates the importance of documenting even the minor figures within the genealogies, as they contribute to the overall understanding of the family structure and the relationships between individuals within the tribe of Judah.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Epher, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
A calf. (1.) One of the sons of Midian, who was Abraham’s son by Keturah (Gen. 25:4).
(2.) The head of one of the families of trans-Jordanic Manasseh who were carried captive by Tiglath-pileser (1 Chr. 5:24).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 4:17
The sons of Ezrah: Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon. And Mered’s wife Bithiah gave birth to Miriam, Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.