Old Testament
Ephai
A Netophathite leader who submitted to Gedaliah after the fall of Jerusalem.
Ephai is mentioned in Jeremiah 40:8 as one of the military leaders who came to Gedaliah at Mizpah following the destruction of Jerusalem. He represents the remnant of Judean forces who sought to establish order under the Babylonian-appointed governor. His brief appearance highlights the political landscape of Judah during the immediate aftermath of the exile.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- Jeremiah 40:8
- Last appears
- Jeremiah 40:8
Where Ephai appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Neriah10 versesThe father of Baruch and Seraiah, known for his family's faithful service to the prophet Jeremiah.
- Baruch23 versesThe faithful scribe and loyal secretary to the prophet Jeremiah during the fall of Jerusalem.
- Kareah14 versesA military officer who joined Gedaliah after the fall of Jerusalem and later opposed Jeremiah.
- Gemariah5 versesA son of Shaphan who served as a royal official in the court of King Jehoiakim.
- Hanamel4 versesThe cousin of Jeremiah who sold him a field in Anathoth as a sign of Israel's future restoration.
- Jehudi3 versesA royal official who served as a messenger for King Jehoiakim during the reading of Jeremiah's scroll.
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