Hanochחֲנוֹךְ
A son of Midian, grandson of Abraham.
Who is Hanoch in the Bible?
Hanoch was one of the sons of Midian and a grandson of Abraham through Abraham's concubine Keturah (Genesis 25:4, 1 Chronicles 1:33). After Sarah's death, Abraham took Keturah as his concubine, and she bore him several children, including Midian, whose five sons were Hanoch, Ephah, Epher, Abida, and Eldaah. Hanoch's descendants became part of the Midianite tribes, who lived east of the Jordan River and were known for their trading and nomadic lifestyle. The inclusion of Hanoch in the genealogy of Abraham's descendants through Keturah demonstrates how God's promise to make Abraham a father of many nations extended beyond his line with Sarah, establishing the diverse peoples and nations that would emerge from Abraham's offspring.
Biography
Hanoch is mentioned in Gen.25.4 and 1Ch.1.33 as one of the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham through his concubine Keturah. After Sarah's death, Abraham took Keturah as his concubine, and she bore him several children, including Midian (Gen.25.1-2). Hanoch is listed among the five sons of Midian, along with Ephah, Epher, Abida, and Eldaah. These sons and their descendants became the tribes of the Midianites, who are mentioned throughout the Old Testament. The Midianites lived in the region east of the Jordan River and were known for their trading and nomadic lifestyle. The mention of Hanoch in the genealogy of Abraham's descendants through Keturah highlights the diverse nations that emerged from Abraham's lineage, fulfilling God's promise to make him a father of many nations (Gen.17.4-6).
Family
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- EphahTribe of Judah(?)From Judah(?)Caleb's concubine and mother of three sons.View full profile →
- EpherTribe of Judah(?)Son of EzrahSon of Ezrah, in the genealogy of Judah.View full profile →
- AbidaSinaiAbraham's grandsonSon of Midian, grandson of AbrahamView full profile →
- EldaahSinaiSon of MidianSon of Midian, grandson of AbrahamView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books; 1 with study contentGenesis1 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 Chronicles1 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 | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲנוֹךְ | ḥănwōkĕ | Chanok , an antediluvian patriach |