Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Hanoch was one of the sons of Midian, a grandson of Abraham through his concubine Keturah.
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Also known as Hanok · Henoch
Hanoch is mentioned in Gen.25.4 and 1Ch.1.33 as one of the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham through his concubine Keturah. After Sarah's death, Abraham took Keturah as his concubine, and she bore him several children, including Midian (Gen.25.1-2). Hanoch is listed among the five sons of Midian, along with Ephah, Epher, Abida, and Eldaah. These sons and their descendants became the tribes of the Midianites, who are mentioned throughout the Old Testament. The Midianites lived in the region east of the Jordan River and were known for their trading and nomadic lifestyle. The mention of Hanoch in the genealogy of Abraham's descendants through Keturah highlights the diverse nations that emerged from Abraham's lineage, fulfilling God's promise to make him a father of many nations (Gen.17.4-6).
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2585
The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were descendants of Keturah.
The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All of these were Keturahʼs sons.
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