Chain Study Through the Bible
Ephraim
Trace the theme of Ephraim chronologically through Scripture -- from Genesis to Revelation.
71
Verses
19
Books
17
Old Testament
2
New Testament
44
Sub-topics
The Chain of Ephraim Through Scripture
Old Testament17 books
Genesis
Old Testament4 referencesGenesis 41:52-- 1. Second son of Joseph
Genesis 48:5-- Adopted by Jacob
Genesis 48:14-20-- Blessed before Manasseh; prophecies concerning
Genesis 49:25,26-- Prophecy concerning
1. Second son of JosephAdopted by JacobBlessed before Manasseh; prophecies concerningProphecy concerning
Numbers
Old Testament5 referencesNumbers 1:33-- Numbered at Mount Sinai and in plains of Moab
Numbers 2:18,24-- Position in camp and march
Numbers 10:22-- Position in camp and march
Numbers 26:35-37-- Descendants of
Numbers 26:37-- Numbered at Mount Sinai and in plains of Moab
Numbered at Mount Sinai and in plains of MoabPosition in camp and marchDescendants of
Deuteronomy
Old Testament1 referenceDeuteronomy 33:13-17-- Blessed by Moses
Joshua
Old Testament4 referencesJoshua 16:5-9-- Territory allotted to, after the conquest of Canaan
Joshua 16:10-- Failed to expel the Canaanites
Joshua 17:9,10,15-18-- Territory allotted to, after the conquest of Canaan
Joshua 17:15-18-- A range of low mountains
Territory allotted to, after the conquest of CanaanFailed to expel the CanaanitesA range of low mountains
Judges
Old Testament7 referencesJudges 1:22-25-- Captured Beth-el in battle
Judges 2:9-- Joshua has his inheritance in
Judges 7:24,25-- Joined Gideon against the Midianites
Judges 8:1-- Rebuked Gideon for not summoning them to join the war against the Midianites
Judges 12:1-- Their jealousy of Jephthah
+ 2 more references
Captured Beth-el in battleJoshua has his inheritance inJoined Gideon against the MidianitesRebuked Gideon for not summoning them to join the war against the Midianites+3 more
1 Samuel
Old Testament1 reference1 Samuel 14:22-- A place of hiding for Israelites
2 Samuel
Old Testament3 references2 Samuel 2:9-- Received Ish-bosheth as king
2 Samuel 18:6-17-- Absalom killed
2 Samuel 20:21-- Sheba resides
Received Ish-bosheth as kingAbsalom killedSheba resides
1 Kings
Old Testament2 references1 Kings 12:29-- Jeroboam set up a golden calf in Beth-el
1 Kings 12:25-- Revolted from house of David
Jeroboam set up a golden calf in Beth-elRevolted from house of David
2 Kings
Old Testament1 reference2 Kings 14:13-- 5. A gate of Jerusalem
1 Chronicles
Old Testament3 references1 Chronicles 7:20-27-- Descendants of
1 Chronicles 7:21,22-- Mourned for his sons
1 Chronicles 7:28,29-- Territory allotted to, after the conquest of Canaan
Descendants ofMourned for his sonsTerritory allotted to, after the conquest of Canaan
2 Chronicles
Old Testament10 references2 Chronicles 10:16-- Revolted from house of David
2 Chronicles 13:19-- 6. A city in the territory of Ephraim
2 Chronicles 15:9-- Some of tribe joined Judah under
2 Chronicles 17:2-- Name of, applied to the ten tribes
2 Chronicles 25:6,7-- Name of, applied to the ten tribes
+ 5 more references
Revolted from house of David6. A city in the territory of EphraimSome of tribe joined Judah underName of, applied to the ten tribes+5 more
Nehemiah
Old Testament2 referencesNehemiah 8:16-- 5. A gate of Jerusalem
Nehemiah 12:39-- 5. A gate of Jerusalem
Isaiah
Old Testament8 referencesIsaiah 7-- Prophecy concerning
Isaiah 7:8,9-- Name of, applied to the ten tribes
Isaiah 9:18-21-- Prophecy concerning
Isaiah 11:13-- Prophecy concerning
Isaiah 11:13-- Envied by other tribes
+ 3 more references
Prophecy concerningName of, applied to the ten tribesEnvied by other tribes
Jeremiah
Old Testament5 referencesJeremiah 7:15-- Envied by other tribes
Jeremiah 31-- Prophecy concerning
Jeremiah 31:18,20-- Name of, applied to the ten tribes
Jeremiah 31:6-- Prophecy concerning its conversion
Jeremiah 50:19-- Noted for rich pastures
Envied by other tribesProphecy concerningName of, applied to the ten tribesProphecy concerning its conversion+1 more
Ezekiel
Old Testament2 referencesEzekiel 37:16,19-- Envied by other tribes
Ezekiel 48:5-- Reallotment of territory, to, by Ezekiel
Envied by other tribesReallotment of territory, to, by Ezekiel
Hosea
Old Testament9 referencesHosea 4:17-- Name of, applied to the ten tribes
Hosea 5:14-- Prophecy concerning
Hosea 5:3,5-- Name of, applied to the ten tribes
Hosea 6:4,10-- Name of, applied to the ten tribes
Hosea 8:11-- Name of, applied to the ten tribes
+ 4 more references
Name of, applied to the ten tribesProphecy concerningEnvied by other tribesWorshiped Baal+1 more
Zechariah
Old Testament2 referencesZechariah 9:10-- Prophecy concerning
Zechariah 10:7-- Prophecy concerning
400 Years of Silence
New Testament2 books
John
New Testament1 referenceJohn 11:54-- Jesus escapes to, from the persecution of Caiaphas
Revelation
New Testament1 referenceRevelation 7:8-- Tribe of, called JOSEPH
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Genesis and continues through to Revelation, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 17 Old Testament and 2 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
Ephraim is established in the Law (Torah) and fulfilled in the Gospels, tracing God's redemptive plan from promise to fulfillment.
- 4
With 44 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Ephraim in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
44 aspects of Ephraim found in Scripture
1. Second son of Joseph(1 verse)
Adopted by Jacob(1 verse)
Blessed before Manasseh; prophecies concerning(1 verse)
Descendants of(2 verses)
Mourned for his sons(1 verse)
2. A tribe of Israel(0 verses)
Prophecy concerning(9 verses)
Numbered at Mount Sinai and in plains of Moab(2 verses)
Position in camp and march(2 verses)
Blessed by Moses(1 verse)
Territory allotted to, after the conquest of Canaan(3 verses)
Failed to expel the Canaanites(1 verse)
Captured Beth-el in battle(1 verse)
Rebuked Gideon for not summoning them to join the war against the Midianites(1 verse)
Joined Gideon against the Midianites(1 verse)
Their jealousy of Jephthah(1 verse)
Defeated by him(1 verse)
Received Ish-bosheth as king(1 verse)
Jeroboam set up a golden calf in Beth-el(1 verse)
Revolted from house of David(2 verses)
... and 24 more sub-topics