Lexical Definition
נֶפֶג Nepheg (neh'-feg) Nepheg N:N-M-P
from an unused root probably meaning to spring forth; a sprout
Nepheg.
- § Nepheg = "sprout"
- Nepheg, the name of two Israelites
1) one of sons of Izhar and grandson of Kohath of the tribe of Levi in the time of the exodus
2) one of the sons of David born to him at Jerusalem
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וָנֶ֖פֶג | and Nepheg | Exod.6.21 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Exo.6.21
- son of: Izhar (יִצְהָר)
- brother of: Korah (קֹרַח), Zichri (זִכְרִי) and Shelomith (שְׁלֹמִית)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
נֶ֫פֶג proper name, masculine
1. a Levite Exod 6:21 (P), ᵐ5 Ναφεκ, F Ναφεγ.
2. a son of David 2Sam 5:15 (ᵐ5 id., ᵐ5L Ναφεθ), 1Chr 3:7 (ᵐ5 Ναφαθ, A Ναφεγ, ᵐ5L Νεεγ), 1Chr 14:6 (ᵐ5 id., א Ναφατ, A Ναφαγ, ᵐ5L Ναφεκ).
I, II. נָפָה see I, II. נוף. נְפוּסִים, נפושׁסים see נפיסים below
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 6:21 |
| 2 Samuel | 5:15 |
| 1 Chronicles | 3:7 · 14:6 |
Profile
Male • Son of Izhar • Son of Izhar, from the tribe of Levi.
Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Nepheg was a son of Izhar and a member of the Levite clan of Kohath.
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Exo.6.21;
- only referred to as Nepheg נֶפֶג;
- son of Izhar יִצְהָר;
- a brother of Korah קֹרַח, Zichri זִכְרִי and Shelomith שְׁלֹמִית.
Nepheg is mentioned in Exodus 6:21 as one of the sons of Izhar, who was a grandson of Levi, the founder of the Levite tribe. The Levites were set apart by God to serve in the tabernacle and, later, in the temple.
The reference to Nepheg occurs in the context of God's instructions to Moses regarding the organization and duties of the Levites. The Levites were divided into three main clans: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Izhar, Nepheg's father, belonged to the clan of Kohath.
The Kohathites were responsible for the care and transportation of the most sacred items in the tabernacle, including the ark of the covenant, the table of showbread, the lampstand, and the altars (Numbers 3:27-32). As a member of this clan, Nepheg would have been part of a family entrusted with these important duties.
Apart from this genealogical mention, no further information is provided about Nepheg's life or specific role within the Levite community. His inclusion in the record serves to highlight the importance of family lineage in the organization and responsibilities of the Levites.
The Levites' dedication to the service of God and their role in maintaining the sacred objects and rituals of worship were essential to the spiritual life of the Israelite community. Nepheg's mention, along with other Levites, underscores the significance of this tribe in the religious and social structure of ancient Israel.
All entries for Nepheg: נֶפֶג