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Ephraim, Place, Critical Issues
Ephraim, Place (אֶפְרַיִם, ephrayim). The land allotted to the tribe of Ephraim as their inheritance. Often used as a designation of the northern kingdom.
Ephron of Judah and Benjamin
Ephron of Judah and Benjamin (עֶפְרוֹן, ephron). A city on the border of territory assigned to the tribes of Judah and Benjamin (Josh 18:15). Abijah of Judah captured it from Jeroboam of Israel (2 Chr 13:19). It is usually identified with Ophrah of Benjamin.
Ophrah of Benjamin
Ophrah of Benjamin (עָפְרָה, ophrah). A town in the territory of Benjamin that the Philistines attacked before their battle against Saul (Josh 18:21–23; 1 Sam 13:17). It may be the same as Ephron, which Abijah captured from Jeroboam (2 Chr 13:19). It should be distinguished from Ophrah of Manasseh, Gideon’s