James Hastings Dictionary of the Bible: Ephah

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James Hastings Dictionary of the Bible: Ephah


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EPHAH.—1. A son of Midian, descended from Abraham and Keturah (Gen_25:4 = 1Ch_1:33), the eponymous ancestor of an Arabian tribe whose identity is uncertain. This tribe appears in Isa_60:6 as engaged in the transport of gold and frankincense from Sheba. 2. A concubine of Caleb (1Ch_2:46). 3. A Judahite (1Ch_2:47).

EPHAH.—See Weights and Measures.