Overview
Zimran was the firstborn son of Abraham and Keturah, mentioned in the genealogical records of Scripture. He lived during the patriarchal age and represents the expansion of Abraham's descendants beyond the covenant line through Isaac. While little biographical detail is provided, his inclusion in Scripture affirms that God blessed Abraham with numerous offspring as promised.
Key Scriptures
"Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah. She bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah." (Genesis 25:1-2, ESV)
"The sons of Keturah, Abraham's concubine: she bore Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah." (1 Chronicles 1:32, ESV)
Application
Zimran's genealogy reminds us that God fulfills His promises to His people across generations, and that all history serves His sovereign purposes.