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All these were descendants of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/25.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Midian’s sons were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. These were all descendants of Abraham through Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these <i>were</i> the children of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Midian <i>were</i> Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abidah, and Eldaah. All these <i>were</i> the children of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Midian <i>were</i> Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these <i>were</i> the sons of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Midian were Ephah and Epher and Hanoch and Abida and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Midian <i>were</i> Ephah and Epher and Hanoch and Abida and Eldaah. All these <i>were</i> the sons of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the sons of Midian <i>were</i> Ephah and Epher and Hanoch and Abida and Eldaah. All these <i>were</i> the sons of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Midian’s sons were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were sons of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Midian&#8217s sons were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were sons of Keturah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Midian also had five sons: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. These were the descendants of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were Keturah's descendants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Midian's sons were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah's descendants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abidah, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the sons of Midian [are] Ephah, and Epher, and Enoch, and Abidah, and Eldaah: all these [are] sons of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the sons of Midian are Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abidah, and Eldaah: all these are sons of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abidah, and Eldaah. All these the sons of Keturah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But of Madian was born Epha, and Opher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaa: all these were the children of Cetura. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And truly, from Midian was born Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were descendants of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Midian were Ephah, Haphar, Hanoch, Abidah, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Kenturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the sons of Median: Epha and Khaphar and Khanuk and Abeeda and Eldaa; all of these are the sons of Qentura.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Madiam <i>were</i> Gephar and Aphir, and Enoch, and Abeida, and Eldaga; all these were sons of Chettura.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/25-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=5777" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/25.htm">Abraham and Keturah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were the Asshurites, the Letushites, and the Leummites. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/4080.htm" title="4080: miḏ·yān (N-proper-ms) -- The same as midyan; Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and his descendants.">of Midian</a> <a href="/hebrew/5891.htm" title="5891: ‘ê·p̄āh (N-proper-ms) -- The same as eyphah; Ephah, the name of a son of Midian, and of the region settled by him; also of an Israelite and of an Israelitess.">were Ephah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6081.htm" title="6081: wā·‘ê·p̄er (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr., also a Midianite. Probably a variation of opher; gazelle; Epher, the name of an Arabian and of two Israelites.">Epher,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2585.htm" title="2585: wa·ḥă·nōḵ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Four Isr., sons of Cain, Jered, Midian and Reuben. From chanak; initiated; Chanok, an antediluvian patriach.">Hanoch,</a> <a href="/hebrew/28.htm" title="28: wa·’ă·ḇî·ḏā‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- My father took knowledge, a son of Midian. From 'ab and yada'; father of knowledge; Abida, a son of Abraham by Keturah.">Abida,</a> <a href="/hebrew/420.htm" title="420: wə·’el·dā·‘āh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- God has called, a son of Midian. From 'el and yada'; God of knowledge; Eldaah, a son of Midian.">and Eldaah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">were descendants</a> <a href="/hebrew/6989.htm" title="6989: qə·ṭū·rāh (N-proper-fs) -- A wife of Abraham. Feminine passive participle of qatar; perfumed; Keturah, a wife of Abraham.">of Keturah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">1 Chronicles 1:32-33</a></span><br />The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan. / The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-13.htm">Genesis 21:13</a></span><br />But I will also make a nation of the slave woman’s son, because he is your offspring.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-20.htm">Genesis 17:20</a></span><br />As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/16-10.htm">Genesis 16:10-12</a></span><br />Then the angel added, “I will greatly multiply your offspring so that they will be too numerous to count.” / The angel of the LORD proceeded: “Behold, you have conceived and will bear a son. And you shall name him Ishmael, for the LORD has heard your cry of affliction. / He will be a wild donkey of a man, and his hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand against him; he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-9.htm">Genesis 28:9</a></span><br />Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-3.htm">Genesis 36:3</a></span><br />and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/37-25.htm">Genesis 37:25-28</a></span><br />And as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh on their way down to Egypt. / Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? / Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-3.htm">Genesis 46:3</a></span><br />“I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Exodus 2:15</a></span><br />When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-3.htm">Judges 6:3</a></span><br />Whenever the Israelites planted their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east would come up and invade them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-18.htm">1 Kings 11:18</a></span><br />Hadad and his men set out from Midian and went to Paran. They took men from Paran with them and went to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave Hadad a house and land and provided him with food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6-7</a></span><br />Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. / All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/25-23.htm">Jeremiah 25:23</a></span><br />Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-21.htm">Ezekiel 27:21</a></span><br />Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your customers, trading in lambs, rams, and goats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-7.htm">Romans 9:7</a></span><br />Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abidah, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6</a></b></br> The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-33.htm">Abida</a> <a href="/genesis/23-20.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/25-3.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-33.htm">Eldaah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-33.htm">Elda'ah</a> <a href="/genesis/5-24.htm">Enoch</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-11.htm">Ephah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-24.htm">Epher</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-3.htm">Hanoch</a> <a href="/genesis/25-1.htm">Keturah</a> <a href="/genesis/25-1.htm">Ketu'rah</a> <a href="/genesis/25-2.htm">Midian</a> <a href="/genesis/25-2.htm">Mid'ian</a> <a href="/genesis/24-60.htm">Offspring</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-33.htm">Abida</a> <a href="/genesis/25-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-33.htm">Eldaah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-33.htm">Elda'ah</a> <a href="/genesis/46-9.htm">Enoch</a> <a href="/exodus/16-36.htm">Ephah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-33.htm">Epher</a> <a href="/genesis/46-9.htm">Hanoch</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">Keturah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">Ketu'rah</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Midian</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Mid'ian</a> <a href="/genesis/26-4.htm">Offspring</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-1.htm">The sons of Abraham by Keturah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-5.htm">The division of his goods.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-7.htm">His age, death, and burial.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-11.htm">God blesses Isaac.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">The generations of Ishmael.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">His age and death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-19.htm">Isaac prays for Rebekah, being barren.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">The children strive in her womb.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-24.htm">The birth of Esau and Jacob.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Their different characters and pursuits.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Esau sells his birthright.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/25.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah.</b><br>Midian was one of the sons of Abraham through Keturah, his concubine, as mentioned in <a href="/genesis/25.htm">Genesis 25:1-2</a>. The Midianites, descendants of Midian, played a significant role in biblical history, often interacting with the Israelites. Ephah is noted in <a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6</a>, where his descendants are associated with bringing gold and incense, symbolizing wealth and worship. Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah are less prominently mentioned in the Bible, but their inclusion signifies the spread of Abraham's lineage. The Midianites were known for their nomadic lifestyle and were involved in trade, as seen in the story of Joseph being sold to Midianite traders in <a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Genesis 37:28</a>. This connection highlights the broader influence of Abraham's descendants across the region.<p><b>All these were descendants of Keturah.</b><br>Keturah is identified as Abraham's wife or concubine, depending on the translation, and her children represent a branch of Abraham's lineage distinct from Isaac, the child of promise. The descendants of Keturah, including the Midianites, settled in various regions, contributing to the ethnic and cultural diversity of the ancient Near East. This phrase underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations (<a href="/genesis/17-4.htm">Genesis 17:4</a>). The mention of Keturah's descendants also serves to highlight the theme of God's providence and the unfolding of His plan through various lineages, ultimately leading to the coming of Jesus Christ, who is the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/midian.htm">Midian</a></b><br>Midian is one of the sons of Abraham through Keturah, his wife after Sarah's death. The Midianites, his descendants, play a significant role in later biblical accounts.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephah.htm">Ephah</a></b><br>Ephah is one of Midian's sons. His name is often associated with a region or a tribe, and he is mentioned in prophetic literature as a symbol of wealth and trade.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/epher.htm">Epher</a></b><br>Another son of Midian, Epher's name is less frequently mentioned, but he is part of the lineage that contributes to the broader account of the descendants of Abraham.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hanoch.htm">Hanoch</a></b><br>Hanoch, also a son of Midian, shares a name with other biblical figures, indicating a commonality in naming and possibly cultural or familial significance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/abida_and_eldaah.htm">Abida and Eldaah</a></b><br>These sons of Midian are mentioned together, rounding out the list of Midian's offspring. Their names contribute to the genealogical record that underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make him a father of many nations.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a></b><br>The genealogy of Keturah's sons demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to Abraham to make him a father of many nations. This encourages believers to trust in God's promises in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_complexity_of_god's_plan.htm">The Complexity of God's Plan</a></b><br>The descendants of Keturah, including the Midianites, show that God's plan includes a wide array of people and nations, some of whom play both positive and negative roles in the biblical account. This complexity invites believers to consider how God might be working in unexpected ways in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>The mention of these descendants highlights the importance of legacy and influence. Believers are encouraged to consider the impact of their lives and how they contribute to God's overarching account.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_familial_connections.htm">Cultural and Familial Connections</a></b><br>The shared names and connections among biblical figures remind us of the importance of family and cultural heritage. Believers are encouraged to honor their own heritage while recognizing their place in God's family.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_midianites.htm">What is the identity of the Midianites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_tribes_in_genesis_25_1-4.htm">What evidence supports or challenges the historical existence of the tribes mentioned in Genesis 25:1-4?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_galatians_4_22-23_and_genesis_differ.htm">Why does Galatians 4:22-23, referring to Abraham's two sons, contradict other accounts of their significance in Genesis?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_seth_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Seth in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the sons of Midian</span>; <span class="cmt_word">Ephah</span> (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6</a>), <span class="cmt_word">and Epher</span> (Bent Ghifar in Hejas), <span class="cmt_word">and Hanoch</span> (Hanakye, three days north of Medinah), <span class="cmt_word">and Abidah, and Eldaah</span> - the tribes of Abide and Vadaa in the neighborhood of Asir. Keil adds that all these identifications are uncertain. <span class="cmt_word">All these were the children of Keturah</span> - six sons, seven grandsons, three great grandsons; in all sixteen descendants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/25-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Midian</span><br /><span class="heb">מִדְיָ֗ן</span> <span class="translit">(miḏ·yān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4080.htm">Strong's 4080: </a> </span><span class="str2">Midian -- a son of Abraham and Keturah, also his descendants and the region where they settled </span><br /><br /><span class="word">were Ephah,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵיפָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·p̄āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5891.htm">Strong's 5891: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephah -- two Israelites, also a Midianite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Epher,</span><br /><span class="heb">וָעֵ֙פֶר֙</span> <span class="translit">(wā·‘ê·p̄er)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6081.htm">Strong's 6081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Epher -- two Israelites, also a Midianite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hanoch,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲנֹ֔ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·nōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2585.htm">Strong's 2585: </a> </span><span class="str2">Enoch -- four Israelites, sons of Cain, Jered, Midian and Reuben</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abida,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲבִידָ֖ע</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ḇî·ḏā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_28.htm">Strong's 28: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abida -- 'my father took knowledge', a son of Midian</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Eldaah.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶלְדָּעָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el·dā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_420.htm">Strong's 420: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eldaah -- 'God has called', a son of Midian</span><br /><br /><span class="word">All</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were descendants</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Keturah.</span><br /><span class="heb">קְטוּרָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(qə·ṭū·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6989.htm">Strong's 6989: </a> </span><span class="str2">Keturah -- a wife of Abraham</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/25-4.htm">Genesis 25:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/25-4.htm">Genesis 25:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/25-4.htm">Genesis 25:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/25-4.htm">Genesis 25:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/25-4.htm">Genesis 25:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/25-4.htm">Genesis 25:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/25-4.htm">Genesis 25:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/25-4.htm">Genesis 25:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/25-4.htm">Genesis 25:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/25-4.htm">Genesis 25:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/25-4.htm">OT Law: Genesis 25:4 The sons of Midian: Ephah Epher Hanoch (Gen. 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