Son of Hotham, an Asherite
Zophah
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 7:35.
צוֹפַחZophah
The name means “viol; honeycomb.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Hotham
- People
- Tribe of Asher
About Zophah Written by AI
Zophah is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles 7:35 to 36. He is listed as one of the sons of Hotham (or 'Helem'), along with his brothers Imna, Shelesh, and Amal. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several clans within the tribe of Asher, highlighting their descendants and the heads of their families. The mention of Zophah and his brothers suggests that they were significant figures within the clan of Hotham. However, the text does not provide any additional information about Zophah's life, role, or accomplishments within the tribe of Asher.
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
Spreading out, a son of Helem (1 Chr. 7:35), a chief of Asher.
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 7:35
The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal.
- 1 Chronicles 7:36
The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.