Son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau
Zepho
Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:11.
צְפוֹ, צְפִיZepho
The name means “Zephon, that sees and observes; that expects or covers.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Eliphaz
- Mother
- A wife of Eliphaz
- People
- Edom
About Zepho Written by AI
Zepho was a son of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau. He is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau in Genesis 36 and 1Chronicles 1. Zepho was one of the chiefs of Edom, indicating his prominent position within the Edomite clan. The Edomites were the descendants of Esau who settled in the region of Seir.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 36:11
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
- Genesis 36:15
These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,
- 1 Chronicles 1:36
The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.