the eldest son of Midian, who gave his name to a city and small
extent of land in the country of Midian, situated on the eastern shore
of the Dead Sea, Genesis xxv, 4. This country abounded with camels and
dromedaries, Isaiah lx, 6, &c.
2. EPHAH, a measure both for things dry and liquid, in use among the
Hebrews. The ephah for the former contained three pecks and three pints.
In liquid measure it was of the same capacity as the bath.
extent of land in the country of Midian, situated on the eastern shore
of the Dead Sea, Genesis xxv, 4. This country abounded with camels and
dromedaries, Isaiah lx, 6, &c.
2. EPHAH, a measure both for things dry and liquid, in use among the
Hebrews. The ephah for the former contained three pecks and three pints.
In liquid measure it was of the same capacity as the bath.