Who was Epher in the Bible?

The name of three Old Testament Israelites

a. Son of Midian

Epher is first mentioned in Genesis 25:4 and is described as the son of Midian, who was a son of Abraham through his wife Keturah. Epher had four brothers: Ephah, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah.

b. A Judahite

1 Chronicles 4:17 lists. Epher as the son of Ezrah and the brother of Jether, Mered, and Jalon. He is mentioned in the lineage of the tribe of Judah.

c. Of the tribe of Manasseh

1 Chronicles 5:24 lists Epher among the descendants of the half-tribe of Manasseh.