Genesis 25:5

Key Reflection

Genesis 25:5 describes the sons of Midian—Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah—and notes that they are the children of Keturah, who was Abraham’s wife after Sarah. This detail is important because it illustrates how Abraham continued to build his family through other relationships besides his primary marriage to Sarah. In first-century Jewish culture, a man often had multiple wives or concubines, and this verse reflects that practice. By mentioning these sons, the text highlights the extent of Abraham’s household and the importance of recording lineage in ancient Hebrew society.