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Ephraim

Person c. 1709 BC Chronological estimate ⓘ Open in tree

second son of Joseph (GEN 41:52)

Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Joseph › Ephraim

Names
  • en Ephraim
    fruitful; increasing
  • en Ephraim · Also called · H669 G2187 · GEN 45:52
    doubly fruitful
  • en Ephraim,Ephraimite · Also called
  • en Ephron · Also called
  • en Ephrain · Also called
  • he אֶפְרָ֑יִם efəraiym · H669 · GEN 45:52
    doubly fruitful
  • he אֶפְרַ֫יִם · H0669G
  • he עֶפְרוֹן · H6085I
  • he אֶפְרָתִי · H0673G
  • el Εφραιμ Ephraim · G2187 · GEN 45:52
  • bg Ефрем
Birth
Gen 41:50
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Gen 41:52 Gen 46:20 Gen 48:1 Gen 48:5 Gen 48:13 Gen 48:14 Gen 48:17 Gen 48:20 Gen 50:23 Num 1:10 Num 1:32 Num 1:33 Num 2:18 Num 2:24 Num 7:48 Num 10:22 Num 13:8 Num 26:28 Num 26:35 Num 26:37 Num 34:24 Deut 33:17 Deut 34:2 Josh 14:4 Josh 16:4 Josh 16:5 Josh 16:8 Josh 16:9 Josh 16:10 Josh 17:8 Josh 17:9 Josh 17:10 Josh 17:15 Josh 17:17 Josh 19:50 Josh 20:7 Josh 21:5 Josh 21:20 Josh 21:21 Josh 24:30 Josh 24:33 Judg 1:29 Judg 2:9 Judg 3:27 Judg 4:5 Judg 5:14 Judg 7:24 Judg 8:1 Judg 8:2 Judg 10:1 Judg 10:9 Judg 12:1 Judg 12:4 Judg 12:5 Judg 12:6 Judg 12:15 Judg 17:1 Judg 17:8 Judg 18:2 Judg 18:13 Judg 19:1 Judg 19:16 Judg 19:18 1 Sam 1:1 1 Sam 9:4 1 Sam 14:22 2 Sam 2:9 2 Sam 13:23 2 Sam 18:6 2 Sam 20:21 1 Kgs 4:8 1 Kgs 11:26 1 Kgs 12:25 2 Kgs 5:22 2 Kgs 14:13 1 Chr 6:66 1 Chr 6:67 1 Chr 7:20 1 Chr 7:22 1 Chr 9:3 1 Chr 12:30 1 Chr 27:10 1 Chr 27:14 1 Chr 27:20 2 Chr 13:4 2 Chr 13:19 2 Chr 15:8 2 Chr 15:9 2 Chr 17:2 2 Chr 19:4 2 Chr 25:7 2 Chr 25:10 2 Chr 25:23 2 Chr 28:7 2 Chr 28:12 2 Chr 30:1 2 Chr 30:10 2 Chr 30:18 2 Chr 31:1 2 Chr 34:6 2 Chr 34:9 Neh 8:16 Neh 12:39 Ps 60:7 Ps 78:9 Ps 78:67 Ps 80:2 Ps 108:8 Isa 7:2 Isa 7:5 Isa 7:8 Isa 7:9 Isa 7:17 Isa 9:9 Isa 9:21 Isa 11:13 Isa 17:3 Isa 28:1 Isa 28:3 Jer 4:15 Jer 7:15 Jer 31:6 Jer 31:9 Jer 31:18 Jer 31:20 Jer 50:19 Ezek 37:16 Ezek 37:19 Ezek 48:5 Ezek 48:6 Hos 4:17 Hos 5:3 Hos 5:5 Hos 5:9 Hos 5:11 Hos 5:12 Hos 5:13 Hos 5:14 Hos 6:4 Hos 6:10 Hos 7:1 Hos 7:8 Hos 7:11 Hos 8:9 Hos 8:11 Hos 9:3 Hos 9:8 Hos 9:11 Hos 9:13 Hos 9:16 Hos 10:6 Hos 10:11 Hos 11:3 Hos 11:8 Hos 11:9 Hos 11:12 Hos 12:1 Hos 12:8 Hos 12:14 Hos 13:1 Hos 13:12 Hos 14:8 Obad 1:19 Zech 9:10 Zech 9:13 Zech 10:7 John 11:54

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Ephraim Summary STEPBible TIPNR

Ephraim was the second son of Joseph, and his descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel, often playing a prominent role in the nation's history.

Ephraim Article STEPBible TIPNR

Ephraim was the second son of Joseph, born to him in Egypt by his wife Asenath (Gen 41:52). He and his older brother Manasseh were adopted by Israel (or 'Jacob') and blessed, with Ephraim receiving the greater blessing (Gen.48). Ephraim's descendants formed one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and they were often grouped with the tribe of Manasseh under the collective name "Joseph" (Num.1.32,33; 26.28,35,37).

The tribe of Ephraim settled in the central region of Canaan (Jos.16.4,5,8,9,10) and played a significant role throughout Israel's history. They were known for their military prowess (Jdg 5:14; Psa 78:9) and produced several notable leaders, including Joshua (Num 13:8), Abdon (Jdg 12:15), and Samuel (1Sa 1:1). However, they also exhibited pride and a rebellious spirit at times (Jdg.8.1,2; 12.1; 2Sa 20:21).

Ephraim, along with the other northern tribes, separated from Judah after Solomon's reign and formed the northern kingdom of Israel (1Ki 12:25). The prophets often addressed Ephraim, warning them of judgment for their idolatry and unfaithfulness (Isa.7.2,5,8,9; Jer.31.18,20; Hos 4:17; 5). However, there were also promises of restoration and blessing (Jer.31.6,9; Ezk.37.16,19).

In the New Testament, Ephraim is mentioned in the context of Jesus withdrawing to a village called Ephraim before his final entry into Jerusalem (Jdg 12:6; 1Ch 12:30; 27.20; 2Ch 25:7; Psa 78:9; 2Ch 13:19; 1Ki 11:26; 1Sa 1:1).

Ephraim Dictionary Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Double fruitfulness (“for God had made him fruitful in the land of his affliction”). The second son of Joseph, born in Egypt (Gen. 41:52; 46:20). The first incident recorded regarding him is his being placed, along with his brother Manasseh, before their grandfather, Jacob, that he might bless them (48:10; comp. 27:1). The intention of Joseph was that the right hand of the aged patriarch should be placed on the head of the elder of the two; but Jacob set Ephraim the younger before his brother, “guiding his hands wittingly.” Before Joseph’s death, Ephraim’s family had reached the third generation (Gen. 50:23).

Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Ephraim_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Ephraim@Gen.41.52-Zec) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, ephraim_1206)

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