1 Chronicles 1:33
New International Version
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanok, Abida and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah.

New Living Translation
The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Abraham through his concubine Keturah.

English Standard Version
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the descendants of Keturah.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons.

King James Bible
And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah.

New King James Version
The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.

NASB 1995
The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons [and grandsons] of Keturah.

Christian Standard Bible
Midian’s sons: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s descendants.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Midian’s sons: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.

Contemporary English Version
Midian was the father of Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah.

Good News Translation
Midian had five sons: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah.

International Standard Version
The descendants of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the descendants of Keturah.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons.

NET Bible
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah,

World English Bible
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Midian: Ephah and Epher, and Enoch, and Abida, and Eldaah; all these [are] sons of Keturah.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Midian: Ephah and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah; all these are sons of Keturah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher and Henoch, and Abidah, and Eldaah: All these the sons of Keturah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sons of Madian: Epha, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaa. All these are the sons of Cetura.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah.

New American Bible
The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the descendants of Keturah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Henoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Kenturah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Medyan: Epha and Aphar and ENoah and Abida and Elda; these all are sons of Qetura.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Midian: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the sons of Madiam; Gephar, and Opher, and Enoch, and Abida, and Eldada; all these were the sons of Chettura.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Abraham
32The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan. 33The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons. 34Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.…

Cross References
Genesis 36:11-12
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. / Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.

Genesis 36:15-16
These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz, / Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.

Genesis 36:18
These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: Chiefs Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. They are the chiefs descended from Esau’s wife Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah.

Genesis 36:20-21
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, / Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom.

Genesis 36:25
These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.

Genesis 36:40-43
These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, / Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, / Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, ...

Genesis 25:13-16
These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, / Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. ...

Genesis 28:9
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.

Genesis 36:1-5
This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom). / Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, / and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. ...

Genesis 36:9-14
This is the account of Esau, the father of the Edomites, in the area of Mount Seir. / These are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel son of Esau’s wife Basemath. / The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. ...

Genesis 36:19
All these are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and they were their chiefs.

Genesis 36:31-39
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: / Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah. / When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. ...

Genesis 36:10
These are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel son of Esau’s wife Basemath.

Genesis 36:22-24
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister. / These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. / These are the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. (This is the Anah who found the hot springs in the wilderness as he was pasturing the donkeys of his father Zibeon.)

Genesis 36:29-30
These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, / Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, according to their divisions in the land of Seir.


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these are the sons of Keturah.

Ephah.

Isaiah 60:6
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.

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1 Chronicles 1
1. Adam's line to Noah.
5. The sons of Japheth.
8. The sons of Ham.
17. The sons of Shem.
24. Shem's line to Abraham.
29. Ishmael's sons.
32. The sons of Keturah.
34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau.
38. The sons of Seir.
43. The kings of Edom.
51. The dukes of Edom.














The sons of Midian
The phrase "The sons of Midian" refers to the descendants of Midian, who was one of the sons of Abraham through his wife Keturah. The name "Midian" is significant in biblical history, as the Midianites played a crucial role in the narrative of the Israelites. The Hebrew root of Midian (מִדְיָן) suggests meanings related to "strife" or "judgment," which is fitting given the often contentious interactions between the Midianites and the Israelites. Historically, the Midianites were a nomadic people, and their interactions with Israel are documented in various biblical accounts, including the account of Moses, who fled to Midian and married Zipporah, a Midianite woman.

Ephah
"Ephah" is the first son listed and is also the name of a region or tribe associated with Midian. The name Ephah (עֵפָה) in Hebrew can mean "darkness" or "gloom," but it is also a term used for a unit of measurement, indicating the potential for prosperity and trade. The mention of Ephah in Isaiah 60:6, where camels from Ephah bring gold and incense, suggests a connection to wealth and commerce, highlighting the economic interactions of the Midianites.

Epher
"Epher" is the second son mentioned. The name Epher (עֵפֶר) in Hebrew can mean "a calf" or "young deer," symbolizing vitality and strength. This name might reflect the characteristics or aspirations of the tribe or family descended from Epher. The genealogical listing underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises through generations.

Hanoch
"Hanoch" is the third son listed. The name Hanoch (חֲנוֹךְ) means "dedicated" or "initiated" in Hebrew. This name is shared with other biblical figures, including a son of Cain and a son of Reuben, suggesting a theme of dedication or consecration. The repetition of this name in various genealogies highlights the interconnectedness of biblical families and the recurring themes of faithfulness and commitment to God.

Abida
"Abida" is the fourth son mentioned. The name Abida (אֲבִידָע) means "my father knows" or "father of knowledge" in Hebrew. This name reflects a recognition of divine wisdom and understanding, suggesting that the descendants of Abida might have been known for their insight or leadership. The emphasis on knowledge and wisdom is a recurring theme in the Bible, underscoring the value placed on understanding God's will and living according to His guidance.

Eldaah
"Eldaah" is the fifth and final son listed. The name Eldaah (אֶלְדָּעָה) means "God has called" or "God is knowledge" in Hebrew. This name signifies a divine calling or purpose, suggesting that the descendants of Eldaah were seen as having a special role or mission. The acknowledgment of God's calling is a central theme in the Bible, reminding believers of the importance of responding to God's voice and fulfilling His purposes.

All these were the sons of Keturah
This concluding phrase emphasizes the lineage of Keturah, Abraham's wife after Sarah. Keturah's sons, including Midian, are significant in the broader narrative of the Abrahamic family. The name Keturah (קְטוּרָה) means "incense" or "fragrance," symbolizing the pleasantness and blessing associated with her offspring. The mention of Keturah and her sons highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to make him a father of many nations, demonstrating God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His redemptive plan through diverse peoples and tribes.

(33) The five clans or tribes of Midian. These, with the seven names of 1Chronicles 1:31, make a total of twelve tribes for Keturah.

Ephah.--Called Ha'apa, or Hayapa by Tiglath-pileser.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Midian:
מִדְיָ֗ן (miḏ·yān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4080: Midian -- a son of Abraham and Keturah, also his descendants and the region where they settled

Ephah,
עֵיפָ֤ה (‘ê·p̄āh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5891: Ephah -- two Israelites, also a Midianite

Epher,
וָעֵ֙פֶר֙ (wā·‘ê·p̄er)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6081: Epher -- two Israelites, also a Midianite

Hanoch,
וַחֲנ֔וֹךְ (wa·ḥă·nō·wḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2585: Enoch -- four Israelites, sons of Cain, Jered, Midian and Reuben

Abida,
וַאֲבִידָ֖ע (wa·’ă·ḇî·ḏā‘)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 28: Abida -- 'my father took knowledge', a son of Midian

and Eldaah.
וְאֶלְדָּעָ֑ה (wə·’el·dā·‘āh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 420: Eldaah -- 'God has called', a son of Midian

All
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

of these
אֵ֖לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

were Keturah’s
קְטוּרָֽה׃ (qə·ṭū·rāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6989: Keturah -- a wife of Abraham

sons.
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son


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