Lexical Definition
חֵפֶר Chêpher (khay'-fer) Hepher N:N-M-P
from חָפַר or חָפֵר; a pit of shame
Hepher.
- § Hepher = "a well"
- Chepher, a place in Palestine
- also the name of three Israelites
n pr m
1) youngest son of Gilead and head of the family of Hepherites
2) son of Asher, the father of Tekoa
3) the Mecherathite, one of David's mighty warriors
n pr loc
4) a place in ancient Canaan, west of the Jordan, conquered by Joshua site unknown
4a) a place in Judah, probably the same as 4 above
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| חֵ֚פֶר | Hepher | 1Chr.11.36 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.36
Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. חֵ֫פֶר
proper name, masculine 1. a Manassite Num 26:32; Num 26:33; Num 27:1; Josh 17:2; Josh 17:3, ᵐ5 Οφερ.
2. a man of Judah 1Chr 4:6 ᵐ5 Ηφαλ, ᵐ5L Αφερ.
3. one of David's heroes, according to 1Chr 11:36 (but on text see Be VB and Dr 2Sam 23:36).
II. חֵ֫פֶר
proper name, of a location 1. Canaanitish town, with a king, named just before Aphek Josh 12:17, exact site unknown.
2. 1Kgs 4:10 in Judah (׳ארץ ח); — on ׳גִּ֫תָּה ח Josh 19:13, ׳גַּת הַח 2Kgs 14:25, see גַּת below יגן.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 26:32 · 26:33 · 27:1 |
| Joshua | 12:17 · 17:2 · 17:3 · 19:13 |
| 2 Samuel | 23:36 |
| 1 Kings | 4:10 |
| 2 Kings | 14:25 |
| 1 Chronicles | 4:6 · 11:36 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • A Mecherathite, one of David's mighty warriors.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Hepher the Mecherathite was one of David's mighty warriors. (1Ch.11.36)
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.36;
- only referred to as Hepher חֵפֶר.
Hepher the Mecherathite is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles. He is described as one of the valiant warriors who supported David and fought alongside him (1Ch.11.36). The term "Mecherathite" likely refers to his place of origin or clan affiliation, although the exact location is unknown. Being included in the list of David's mighty men suggests that Hepher was a skilled and loyal soldier who played a significant role in David's military campaigns. No further details about his specific accomplishments or life events are provided in the Bible. (1Ch.11.36).
All entries for Hepher: חֵפֶר