Lexical Definition
אֲפִיחַ ʼĂphîyach (af-ee'-akh) Aphiah N:N-M-P
perhaps from פּוּחַ; breeze
Aphiah.
- § Aphiah = "I will make to breathe"
- Aphiach, an Israelite
1) an ancestor of Saul
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲפִ֖יחַ | Aphiah | 1Sam.9.1 |
| Αφέκ | Aphek | LXX.Josh.19.30 • LXX.1Sam.4.1 • LXX.1Sam.29.1 • LXX.2Kgs.13.17 |
| Aphik | LXX.Judg.1.31 | |
| of Aphek | LXX.Josh.12.18 | |
| of Aphiah | LXX.1Sam.9.1 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Sa.9.1
- father of: Becorath (בְּכוֹרַת)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲפִיחַ proper name, masculine an ancestor of Saul Isa 9:1* (etymology & meaning dubious).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Isaiah | 9:1* |
Profile
Male • Saul's family • Ancestor of King Saul, a Benjamite
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Aphiah, a Benjamite, was an ancestor of King Saul, the first king of Israel.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Sa.9.1;
- only referred to as Aphiah אֲפִיחַ;
- father of Becorath בְּכוֹרַת.
Aphiah is mentioned in the genealogy of King Saul, the first king of Israel, found in the first book of Samuel. He is described as a Benjamite, indicating that he belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Aphiah is listed as an ancestor of Saul, though the exact relationship is not specified. The genealogy traces Saul's lineage back several generations, highlighting his Benjamite heritage. This brief mention of Aphiah serves to provide context for Saul's family background and his connection to the tribe of Benjamin.
All entries for Aphiah: אֲפִיחַ
Related Profiles:
- Becorath (child)