Ephah was one of Midian's five sons as listed in the Hebrew Bible.[1] Isaiah 60 mentions a city of Ephah from whence camels and dromedaries would come to Israel: "A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah".
Midian's five sons were Ephah, Epher, Enoch, Abida,[2] and Eldaah. These five were were the progenitors of the Midianites.
The Hebrew word "ephah" means a particular measure for grain, and "measure" in general.
The measurement for an ephah is a tenth of a homer, or about one bushel.
References
- ^ Genesis 25:1–4; I Chronicles 1:32–33
- ^ R. V. "Abida"
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