Zepho צְפוֹ, צְפִי
Son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau
Who is Zepho in the Bible?
Zepho was a son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau, mentioned in the genealogies recorded in Genesis 36:11 and 36:15. He served as one of the chiefs of Edom, indicating he held a prominent leadership position within the Edomite community. As a descendant of Esau, Zepho was part of the line that populated the region of Seir and became the foundation of the Edomite nation. His inclusion in biblical genealogies underscores the importance of recording the descendants of Esau and their role in the ancient Near Eastern world.
Biography
Zepho was a son of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau. He is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau in Genesis 36 and 1 Chronicles 1. Zepho was one of the chiefs of Edom, indicating his prominent position within the Edomite clan. The Edomites were the descendants of Esau who settled in the region of Seir.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Teman EdomGrandson of EsauGrandson of Esau, associated with an Edomite clanView full profile →
- Omar EdomAn EdomiteSon of Eliphaz, grandson of EsauView full profile →
- Gatam EdomAn EdomiteSon of Eliphaz; grandson of Esau; Edomite chief.View full profile →
- Kenaz Tribe of JudahSon of ElahA descendant of CalebView full profile →
- Amalek EdomGrandson of EsauGrandson of Esau, ancestor of the AmalekitesView full profile →
- Korah EdomAn EdomiteEdomite chief, descendant of EliphazView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 2 verses
- Genesis 36:11
"The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:15
"These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,"
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:36
"The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | צְפוֹ, צְפִי |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | צְפוֹ, צְפִי |