# Ephrath, Ephrathah

## Facts:

The terms “Ephrath” and “Ephrathah” are probably derived from the name “Ephraim,” who was one of the sons of Joseph and became the patriarch of one of the 12 tribes of Israel. Different

* “Ephrathah” is the name of the region where Rachel died, near the city of Bethel.
* There is a woman named “Ephrath” in the OT, who was the wife of Caleb.
* Both cities of Bethlehem and Kirjath-Jearim are also called “Ephrathah,” even though both cities are in a different region than described above (near Bethel).

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Bethlehem](../names/bethlehem.md), [Boaz](../names/boaz.md), [Caleb](../names/caleb.md), [David](../names/david.md), [Israel](../kt/israel.md))

## Bible References:

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H0672, H0673
