Ephron (1) e'-fron ('ephron, "fawnlike"):
The Hittite of whom Abraham bought the field and cave of Machpelah (Genesis 23:8, Genesis 25:9, Genesis 49:30). The transaction was conducted in true oriental fashion, with excessive courtesy; but the large sum of 400 shekels' weight of silver was in the end required (compare 33:19, 1 Kings 16:24).
See also MONEY; MONEY, CURRENT.