Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Zepho, a son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau, was a chief of Edom.
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Also known as Zephi
Zepho was a son of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau. He is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau in Genesis 36 and 1Chronicles 1. Zepho was one of the chiefs of Edom, indicating his prominent position within the Edomite clan. The Edomites were the descendants of Esau who settled in the region of Seir.
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(watch-tower), son of Eliphaz, son of Esau, (Genesis 36:11) and one of the “dukes” or phylarchs of the Edomites. ver. (Genesis 36:15) In (1 Chronicles 1:36) he is called Zephi. (B.C. after 1760.)
Zephon, that sees and observes; that expects or covers
ZE'PHO (watch-tower). Gen 36:11, 2 Sam 20:15, or ZE'PHI, 1 Chr 1:36, a son of Kliphaz, the son of Esau.
ZE'PHO (watch-tower). Gen 36:11, 2 Sam 20:15, or ZE'PHI, 1 Chr 1:36, a son of Kliphaz, the son of Esau.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6825
The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,
The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.
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