Father of Palti, a spy sent by Moses
Raphu
Named in 1 verse of Numbers, first in Numbers 13:9.
רָפוּאRaphu
- Children
- Palti
About Raphu Written by AI
Raphu is mentioned in the book of Numbers as the father of Palti, who was from the tribe of Benjamin (Numbers 13:9). Palti was one of the twelve spies chosen by Moses to explore the land of Canaan before the Israelites were to enter it. Each spy was a leader from his respective tribe. The spies were sent to assess the land, its people, and its resources. After forty days, they returned with their report, but only Joshua and Caleb gave a positive assessment. The other ten spies, including Palti, discouraged the people by emphasizing the challenges they would face. As a result, the Israelites rebelled against God and were punished with forty years of wandering in the wilderness.
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
Healed, a Benjamite, whose son Palti was one of the twelve spies (Num. 13:9).
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
- Numbers 13:9
from the tribe of Benjamin, Palti son of Raphu;
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