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Zimran

זִמְרָן/ZIM-ran/

“Musical or celebrated”

Summary

The firstborn son of Abraham by his concubine Keturah, progenitor of an Arabian tribe.

☩Identity

Zimran was the first-named of the six sons born to Abraham by Keturah, whom Abraham married after Sarah's death. Along with his brothers, Zimran was given gifts by Abraham and sent away eastward to prevent conflict with Isaac, the heir of the promise. His descendants became one of the Arabian tribes.

Key verses:Genesis 25:1-21 Chronicles 1:32

Related Verses2 mentions

Genesis· 1 verse

25:2

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

1:32

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Zimran," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Zimran," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).