# Ephrath, Ephrathah, Ephrathite, Ephrathites ## 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. (Translation suggestions: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/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: H672, H673