Ophir. Ophir is a man from the time of the patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 10:29, who is the son of Joktan and regarded as the founder of a region named after him (acai).
Familial Relationships of Ophir
- Gender: male
- Tribe/Nationality: Early Patriarchs
- Father: Joktan
- Sibling(s): Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram (Genesis 10:27), Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba (Genesis 10:28), Havilah (Genesis 10:29), Jobab
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- References: Genesis: 1; 1 Chronicles: 1
Key References for Ophir: GEN 10:29, 1CH 1:23.
In the Old Testament (BSB), words representing “Ophir” are translated as Ophir (2x).
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- Ophir (GEN 10:29; 1CH 1:23)
- GEN 10:29; 1CH 1:23