Son of Jehallelel, a Judahite
Ziph
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:16.
זִיףZiph
The name means “this mouth or mouthful; falsehood.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Jehallelel
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Ziph Written by AI
Ziph is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 4:16 as one of the sons of Jehallelel, a descendant of Judah. He is listed along with his brothers Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel. This genealogy is part of a larger record of the descendants of Judah, focusing on the clans and families that settled in various parts of the territory allocated to the tribe. The mention of Ziph and his brothers provides insight into the family structure and lineage of Jehallelel's descendants. However, no further details are given about Ziph's life or role within the clan.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Ziph, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Flowing. (1.) A son of Jehaleleel (1 Chr. 4:16).
(2.) A city in the south of Judah (Josh. 15:24), probably at the pass of Sufah.
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(3.) A city in the mountains of Judah (Josh. 15:55), identified with the uninhabited ruins of Tell ez-Zif, about 5 miles south-east of Hebron. Here David hid himself during his wanderings (1 Sam. 23:19; Ps. 54, title).
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 4:16
The sons of Jehallelel: Ziph, Ziphah, Tiria, and Asarel.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.