(See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.)
1. The first of Midian's sons, grandson of Abraham (Genesis 25:4; 1 Chronicles 1:33; Isaiah 60:6), "the dromedaries of Ephah" E. of the Dead Sea. Midian abounded in camels to carry their merchandise (Judges 6:5); the camel is the ship of the desert.
2. A concubine of Caleb of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:46).
3. Son of Jahdai (1 Chronicles 2:47) of Judah.