A son of Ashhur, from the tribe of Judah.
Hepher
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:6.
חֵ֫פֶרHepher
The name means “a digger.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Hepher Written by AI
Hepher is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of Judah in 1 Chronicles. He was one of the sons of Ashhur, who was a descendant of Judah through Caleb (1 Chronicles 4:6). Ashhur's wife was named Naarah, and they had several children, including Hepher. No further information is provided about Hepher's life or role in the Bible. (1 Chronicles 4:6).
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Hepher, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
A well or stream. (1.) A royal city of the Canaanites taken by Joshua (12:17).
(2.) The youngest son of Gilead (Num. 26:32; 27:1).
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(3.) The second son of Asher (1 Chr. 4:6).
(4.) One of David’s heroes (1 Chr. 11:36).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 4:6
Naarah bore to him Ahuzzam, Hepher, Temeni, and Haahashtari. These were the descendants of Naarah.
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