And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abidah, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.
The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abidah, and Eldaah. All of these were the descendants of Keturah.
This verse lists the grandsons of Abraham through his wife Keturah, showing how Abraham's family line continued to grow into multiple tribes and nations.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, this verse appears in the section where Abraham's descendants through his wife Keturah are listed, following the death of Sarah and Abraham's later marriage. Midian, one of Keturah's sons, has his own sons named here, which helps trace the origins of various ancient tribes and reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of recording genealogies to establish family lines and territorial claims. These lists were important for the Israelites to understand their connections to neighboring peoples and God's broader promises to Abraham.
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