# Ephraim — Olney Hymns character guide

> Ephraim in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0002-book-i-on-select-texts-of-scripture

## Who they are

The tribe of Joseph, often used as a symbol of the northern kingdom of Israel.

## In the story

### [Book I: On Select Texts of Scripture](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/book-i-on-select-texts-of-scripture)

Symbolic of the repentant sinner, remembered by God despite his faults.

### [Ephraim Repenting](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/68-ephraim-repenting)

The repentant sinner, once stubborn and rebellious, now humbled by God's stroke and seeking His face.

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