Interesting Facts

• Amida is identified in the sources as a son of Medan.
• Medan was one of the six sons born to Abraham and Keturah, making Amida a great-grandson of Abraham through this lineage.
• The sources mention Amida in a genealogical context but provide no specific details about his personal actions, pronouncements, or individual life events.
• Amida is listed alongside his brothers Joab, Gochi, Elisha, and Nothach as the sons of Medan.

Genealogy

• Amida’s father was Medan, who was born to Abraham and his wife Keturah.
• His grandfather was Abraham, a figure of great significance.
• His grandmother was Keturah, Abraham’s wife after Sarah.
• His great-grandfather was Terah, Abraham’s father [inferred from general genealogical knowledge].
• Through his paternal lineage, Amida was a descendant of Shem and Noah [inferred from general genealogical knowledge].
• His brothers were Joab, Gochi, Elisha, and Nothach, as they are all listed as sons of Medan.
• The provided sources contain no information regarding Amida’s birth details, potential marital connections, or any offspring he might have had.

Historical Context

As a great-grandson of Abraham through Keturah, Amida’s life would have unfolded after Abraham’s marriage to Keturah and the subsequent birth of Medan. This period was characterized by Abraham giving gifts to the sons of his concubines, including Keturah’s children, and sending them eastward to establish themselves away from Isaac, the primary heir. Medan, and consequently his sons including Amida, would have been part of this dispersal into the eastern regions. The foundational cultural and societal influences on Amida’s lineage would have originated from the teachings of Abraham, emphasizing the observance of the Lord’s way, including principles of righteousness and neighborly conduct. The text mentions that the children of Sheba and Dedan did not dwell in cities with their brethren, but there is no similar specific information provided regarding the descendants of Medan. However, as sons of those sent eastward with gifts to establish themselves, it is reasonable to infer that Amida’s life would have been within the context of these establishing communities in the lands east of Canaan. Abraham encouraged all his children and grandchildren to observe the way of the Lord, which would have formed a significant aspect of the cultural milieu in which Amida lived.

Narrative

Within the narrative structure of the provided texts, Amida’s presence is limited to a genealogical listing. He is mentioned solely as one of the five sons of Medan, who is himself listed among the six sons born to Abraham by Keturah. No specific narratives, dialogues, or personal actions are attributed to Amida within the scope of these sources. His significance within the broader narrative context lies in his inclusion in the documented lineage of Abraham through Keturah, contributing to the comprehensive account of Abraham’s extended family and their dispersal into the eastern regions, distinct from the primary line of Isaac. While the text provides a brief glimpse into the differing settlement patterns of the descendants of Jokshan, no such distinguishing details are offered for the lineage of Medan and thus, no specific narrative trajectory can be discerned for Amida beyond his place within this genealogical record. His existence serves to illustrate the expansion of Abraham’s family and the branching of his descendants into various regions following Abraham’s directives.