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Ephrathah, Ephrathite
Facts:
Ephrathah was the name of a city and region in the northern part of Israel. The city of Ephrathah was later called "Bethlehem" or "Ephrathah-Bethlehem."
- Ephrathah was the name of one of Caleb's sons. The city of Ephrathah was probably named after him.
- A person who was from the city of Ephrathah was called an "Ephrathite."
- Boaz, the great-grandfather of David, was an Ephrathite.
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(See also: bethlehem · boaz · caleb · david · israel)