# What does Genesis 25:4 mean?

> Genesis 25:4 in plain, modern English from the Modern Text Bible.

> Midian’s sons were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were Keturah’s descendants.
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> — Genesis 25:4, Modern Text Bible

## Commentary

The text lists Midian’s sons, emphasizing the many nations that trace their roots back to Abraham through Keturah.