Atomic Bible

Son of Ishmael, defeated by Reubenites, Gadites, and Manassites.

Naphish

Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 25:15.

נָפִישׁNaphish

The name means “the soul; he that rests, refreshes himself, or respires.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

Father
Ishmael
Brothers and sisters
Nebaioth, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Kedemah, Mahalath
People
Arabia

About Naphish Written by AI

Naphish was one of the twelve sons of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar (Genesis 25:15; 1 Chronicles 1:31). As a descendant of Ishmael, Naphish would have been a member of the Ishmaelite tribes that settled in the Arabian Peninsula. In 1 Chronicles 5:19, Naphish is mentioned in the context of a war between the Israelite tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh against the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab. These tribes were likely Ishmaelite clans living east of the Jordan River. The Israelite tribes, trusting in God's help, went to war against these Hagrite tribes and were victorious. They captured a large number of livestock and took many people captive. The victory was attributed to God's intervention, as the Israelites had cried out to Him during the battle (1 Chronicles 5:20). Apart from these brief mentions, little else is known about Naphish or his specific role in the events described. His inclusion in the biblical record serves to highlight the ongoing interactions and conflicts between the Israelites and the surrounding tribes, as well as to demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people when they sought His help.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

Refresher, one of the sons of Ishmael (Gen. 25:15; 1 Chr. 1:31). He was the father of an Arab tribe.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Genesis 25:15

    Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.

  2. 1 Chronicles 1:31

    Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These were the sons of Ishmael.

  3. 1 Chronicles 5:19

    They waged war against the Hagrites, as well as Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.