A Mecherathite, one of David's mighty warriors.
Hepher
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 11:36.
חֵ֫פֶרHepher
The name means “a digger.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Hepher Written by AI
Hepher the Mecherathite is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles. He is described as one of the valiant warriors who supported David and fought alongside him (1 Chronicles 11:36). The term "Mecherathite" likely refers to his place of origin or clan affiliation, although the exact location is unknown. Being included in the list of David's mighty men suggests that Hepher was a skilled and loyal soldier who played a significant role in David's military campaigns. No further details about his specific accomplishments or life events are provided in the Bible. (1 Chronicles 11:36).
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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 11:36
Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.