Overview
The Bible addresses keturah across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Abraham, Midianites, Midian and Sheba. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Keturah, Jokshan, Midian and Abraham.
Key Bible verses about keturah
Old Testament
Genesis
Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah.
And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.
And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.
And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.
People in the Bible and keturah
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying keturah for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 25:1, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Keturah, Jokshan and Midian and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Abraham, Midianites, Midian and Sheba.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about keturah?
The Bible addresses keturah across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis. Closely related themes include Abraham, Midianites, Midian and Sheba. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Keturah, Jokshan, Midian and Abraham.
How many Bible verses are about keturah?
The Bible references keturah in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention keturah?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 25:1: “Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with keturah?
Keturah, Jokshan, Midian, Abraham and Zimran.
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