Mount Ephraim
Overview
- Type: Hill Country Region
- Testament: Old
- Modern Location: Central hill country of Israel
Biblical Significance
Mount Ephraim appears repeatedly in Judges, especially in the appendix stories of Micah and the Danite migration.
Key Events
- Micah’s Idolatry — Micah’s shrine is located in Mount Ephraim
- Danite Migration — Danite scouts pass through and steal the shrine
Key People Associated
- Micah of Ephraim — Lives in the region
- Levites — A Levite serves at Micah’s shrine
Important Verses
“And there was a man of mount Ephraim, whose name was Micah.” — Judges 17:1
Cross-References
Notes
The region becomes a stage for Israel’s decentralized and confused worship.