Eldaah אֶלְדָּעָה
Son of Midian, grandson of Abraham
Who is Eldaah in the Bible?
Eldaah was a son of Midian and grandson of Abraham, mentioned in Genesis 25:4 and 1 Chronicles 1:33. He was born to Midian, who was Abraham's son through his concubine Keturah, making Eldaah part of Abraham's extended family line after Sarah's death. Eldaah is listed alongside his brothers Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, and Abida as descendants who became ancestors of various Arabian tribes in the region east of Israel. Though little is recorded about Eldaah individually, his inclusion in the genealogical records underscores the widespread nature of Abraham's descendants and their settlement patterns in the ancient Near East.
Biography
Eldaah is mentioned in Gen.25.4 and 1Ch.1.33 as one of the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham by his concubine Keturah. Eldaah is listed among Abraham's descendants through Midian, along with his brothers Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, and Abida. The sons of Midian became the ancestors of various tribes in the region east of Israel.
Family
Siblings
- Ephah Tribe of Judah(?)From Judah(?)Caleb's concubine and mother of three sons.View full profile →
- Epher Tribe of Judah(?)Son of EzrahSon of Ezrah, in the genealogy of Judah.View full profile →
- Hanoch SinaiSon of MidianA son of Midian, grandson of Abraham.View full profile →
- Abida SinaiAbraham's grandsonSon of Midian, grandson of AbrahamView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 25:4
"The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:33
"The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturah’s sons."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְדָּעָה |
Eldaah
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