Father of Nahbi, the Naphtalite spy
Vophsi
Named in 1 verse of Numbers, first in Numbers 13:14.
וׇפְסִיVophsi
The name means “fragrant; diminution.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Nahbi
About Vophsi Written by AI
Vophsi is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Nahbi, the man selected from the tribe of Naphtali to be one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. Each tribe provided one man for this mission. Vophsi's son Nahbi was chosen to represent Naphtali. No other details are provided about Vophsi himself. His name is of uncertain meaning, and the text is considered doubtful by some scholars, with variations found in ancient manuscripts.
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
- Numbers 13:14
from the tribe of Naphtali, Nahbi son of Vophsi;
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.