Ephod
אֵפֹד/EE-fod/
“Ephod (same as the vestment)”
Summary
The father of Hanniel, who represented the tribe of Manasseh in apportioning the land of Canaan.
☩Father of Hanniel
Ephod was the father of Hanniel, who served as the head of the tribe of Manasseh and was appointed to assist Joshua and Eleazar in dividing the land of Canaan among the tribes. His name is the same as the priestly garment, though there is no recorded connection between him and the vestment.
Key verses:Numbers 34:23
Related Verses47 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ephod," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).