Who was Ephron?

Hittite landowner.

The story of Ephron

Ephron - Hittite businessman
Ephron - Hittite businessman
Hittite businessman

Ephron was a biblical figure mentioned in the book of Genesis. He was the son of Zohar and the brother of Lotan, Shobal, and Zibeon. He was the father of the four Hittite women who married into the family of Abraham. Ephron is best known for his role in the purchase of the Cave of Machpelah. Abraham wanted to buy the cave from Ephron in order to bury his wife Sarah. Ephron initially refused to sell the cave, but eventually agreed to sell it to Abraham for 400 shekels of silver. Ephron is also known for his role in the birth of Isaac. Abraham and Sarah had been unable to conceive a child, so Sarah gave her handmaid Hagar to Abraham in order to bear a child. Ephron was the one who suggested this solution to Abraham. Ephron is remembered as a generous and wise man who was willing to help Abraham in his time of need. He is an important figure in the Bible and is remembered for his role in the purchase of the Cave of Machpelah and the birth of Isaac.

Name meaning

Fawn-like

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Hittite businessman

First mention

Genesis 23:8

Appearances in the Bible

11 mentions

Family

Relatives of Ephron

Ephron in the Bible

Explore all 5 chapters where Ephron appears

Genesis

Chapter 23

Sarah's Death and Burial

Sarah dies and Abraham buys a plot of land in which to bury her.

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Genesis

Chapter 25

The Birth of Esau and Jacob

Abraham has more children with Keturah and then dies at the age of 175.

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Genesis

Chapter 49

Jacob's Blessings and Death

Jacob blesses his twelve sons, giving each a prophecy about their descendants.

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Genesis

Chapter 50

Joseph's Final Journey to Bury Jacob

Jacob dies and is buried in the cave of Machpelah. Joseph's brothers fear that he will seek revenge now that Jacob is de...

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Joshua

Chapter 15

The Inheritance of Judah

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Judah.

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