Interesting Facts

• Methach is listed as one of the sons of Ephah.

Genealogy

• Methach’s father was Ephah.
• Ephah was one of the sons of Midian.
• Midian was a son of Abraham.
• Methach had brothers named Meshar, Avi, and Tzanua.

Historical Context

The sources indicate that Methach lived during a time after the death of Abraham. Abraham died in the year 2124 A.M. according to one interpretation based on the famine placement, or earlier according to the Jubilee timeline. Methach was a grandchild of Midian, who journeyed to the east of the land of Cush and built a city in the land of Midian. This period saw the establishment and spread of the families of Midian. The narrative also mentions a famine in the land, which occurred after Abraham’s death and impacted Isaac’s life. While Methach is not directly involved in these events, he would have been part of the expanding Midianite lineage during this era, possibly within the context of these wider societal and environmental circumstances.

Narrative

Methach’s individual narrative is not explicitly detailed in the provided excerpts. He is mentioned solely as one of the sons of Ephah, thus belonging to the lineage of Midian, the son of Abraham. His existence contributes to the broader narrative of Abraham’s descendants and their dispersal. The text focuses more on the lives and actions of Abraham, Isaac, Esau, and Jacob, as well as significant events like famines and conflicts with neighboring peoples like the Philistines and the aftermath of Nimrod’s death. Methach’s place in the narrative is genealogical, establishing his connection to Abraham’s lineage through Midian and Ephah, and indicating the growth of Abraham’s descendants into various families and regions.