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Midian

son of Abraham and Keturah

Son of Abraham and Keturah in the Genesis genealogy.

6 appearances2 Bible books1 known aliases

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One of the sons born to by his wife after the death of , listed in Genesis 25 and 1 Chronicles 1. Abraham sends him eastward with gifts, away from , and his descendants give their name to the . His sons Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah head clans associated with caravan trade in the eastern deserts.

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