A descendant of King David
Rephaiah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 3:21.
רְפָיָהRephaiah
The name means “medicine or refreshment of the Lord.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Hananiah
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Rephaiah Written by AI
Rephaiah is mentioned in the genealogy of King David's descendants (1 Chronicles 3:21). He was a descendant of David through the line of Solomon. The genealogy in 1Chronicles 3 traces the royal line of David, listing the kings of Judah and their offspring. The mention of Rephaiah in this genealogy indicates that he was part of the extended royal family, although he did not become king himself. No additional information is provided about Rephaiah or his life. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to document the continuation of David's lineage and the preservation of the Davidic dynasty.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 3:21
The descendants of Hananiah: Pelatiah, Jeshaiah, and the sons of Rephaiah, of Arnan, of Obadiah, and of Shecaniah.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.