Lexical Definition
חֻפִּים Chuppîym (khoop-peem') Huppim N:N-M-P
plural of חֻפָּה (compare חוּפָם)
Huppim.
- § Huppim = "protected"
- Chuppim, an Israelite
1) the head of a Benjamite family
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְחֻפִּ֖ים | and Huppim | Gen.46.21 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21
- son of: Benjamin (בִּנְיָמִין)
- brother of: Bela (בֶּלַע), Becher (בֶכֶר), Ashbel (אַשְׁבֵּל), Gera (גֵּרָא), Naaman (נַעֲמָן), Ehi (אֵחִי), Rosh (רֹאשׁ), Muppim (מֻפִּים), Ard (אַרְדְּ), Ahiram (אֲחִירָם) and Jediael (יְדִיעֲאֵל); also called Huphamite at Num.26.39 Hupham at Num.26.39 Huram in1Ch.8.5
Brown-Driver-Briggs
חֻפִּים proper name, masculine a son of Benjamin Gen 46:21 (ᵐ5 Οφιμ(ε)ιν, Οφμειν), descendant of Benjamin 1Chr 7:15 (ᵐ5 Αμφειν, Αφφειν, ᵐ5L Οφερ), and so חֻפִם v1Chr 7:15 see הוּפָּם.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 46:21 |
| 1 Chronicles | 7:15 |
Profile
Male • Son of Benjamin • A descendant of Benjamin.
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Huppim, also known as Hupham or Huram, was a descendant of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis, Numbers, and 1 Chronicles.
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.21;
- referred to as Huppim חֻפִּים, or Hupham חוּפָם, or Huram חוּרָם, or Huphamite חוּפָמִי;
- son of Benjamin בִּנְיָמִין;
- a brother of Bela בֶּלַע, Becher בֶכֶר, Ashbel אַשְׁבֵּל, Gera גֵּרָא, Naaman נַעֲמָן, Ahiram אֲחִירָם, Rosh רֹאשׁ, Muppim מֻפִּים, Ard אַרְדְּ, Ahiram אֲחִירָם and Jediael יְדִיעֲאֵל.
Huppim, also referred to as Hupham or Huram, is mentioned in the genealogies of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21, Numbers 26:39, and 1 Chronicles 8:5. He is listed as one of the sons or descendants of Benjamin.
In Genesis 46:21, Huppim is mentioned alongside other sons of Benjamin, including Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, and Ard. This genealogy is given in the context of Jacob's family going down to Egypt during the time of Joseph.
In Numbers 26:39, Huppim is referred to as Hupham, and his descendants are called the Huphamites. This passage is part of the census taken by Moses and Eleazar in the plains of Moab, near the Jordan across from Jericho. The census was conducted to determine the number of men from each tribe who were able to go to war.
In 1 Chronicles 8:5, Huppim is mentioned as one of the sons of Bela, who was a son of Benjamin. This genealogy is part of a larger record of the descendants of Benjamin.
The variations in the name (Huppim, Hupham, or Huram) may be due to different spellings or pronunciations used in different traditions or may refer to the same person.
Apart from being mentioned in these genealogies, no other information is provided about Huppim in the Bible. His inclusion in the records demonstrates the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society.
All entries for Huppim or Hupham or Huram: חֻפִּים ☩ חוּפָם ☩ חוּרָם ☩ חוּפָמִי