Person Old Testament
Epher
Epher was one of the heads of families and a mighty warrior in the half-tribe of Manasseh. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 5:24.
Why it matters. A chief of the half-tribe of Manasseh.
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- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Epher
Epher is mentioned as one of the heads of families and a mighty warrior in the half-tribe of Manasseh (1Ch.5.24). The half-tribe of Manasseh settled in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. Epher is listed alongside other notable figures from the tribe, including Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. These men are described as mighty warriors and heads of their fathers' houses, indicating their leadership roles within the tribe. The mention of Epher in this context highlights his importance and military prowess. However, no further details are provided about his specific accomplishments, his family, or his role in the history of the tribe. The inclusion of Epher in the list of Manasseh's leaders serves to demonstrate the strength and organization of the tribe during their settlement in the region and to recognize the significant individuals who contributed to their success.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)