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

Extended Information

• A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.15
• son of: David (דָּוִד)
• brother of: Amnon (אַמְנוֹן), Chileab (כִּלְאָב), Absalom (אֲבִישָׁלוֹם), Adonijah (אֲדֹנִיָּה), Shephatiah (שְׁפַטְיָה), Ithream (יִתְרְעָם), Shammua (שַׁמּוּעַ), Shobab (שׁוֹבָב), Nathan (נָתָן), Solomon (שְׁלֹמֹה), Ibhar (יִבְחַר), Elishua (אֱלִישׁוּעַ), Japhia (יָפִיעַ), Elishama (אֱלִישָׁמָע), Eliada (אֶלְיָדָע), Eliphelet (אֱלִיפֶלֶט), Tamar (תָּמָר), Elpelet (אֱלִיפֶלֶט), Nogah (נֹגַהּ) and Jerimoth (יְרִימוֹת)

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., ᵐ5^L Ναφεθ), 1Chr 3:7 (ᵐ5 Ναφαθ, A Ναφεγ, ᵐ5^L Νεεγ), 1Chr 14:6 (ᵐ5 id., ‎א‎ Ναφατ, A Ναφαγ, ᵐ5^L Ναφεκ).

I, II. ‎נָפָה‎ see I, II. ‎נוף‎. ‎נְפוּסִים‎, ‎נפושׁסים‎ see ‎נפיסים‎ below

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • David's son • Son of King David, born in Jerusalem.

David's son living at the time of United Monarchy

Nepheg was one of the sons of King David, born to him in Jerusalem.

• David's son from the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.15;
• only referred to as Nepheg נֶפֶג;
• son of David דָּוִד;
• a brother of Amnon אַמְנוֹן, Chileab כִּלְאָב, Absalom אֲבִישָׁלוֹם, Adonijah אֲדֹנִיָּה, Shephatiah שְׁפַטְיָה, Ithream יִתְרְעָם, Shammua שַׁמּוּעַ, Shobab שׁוֹבָב, Nathan נָתָן, Solomon שְׁלֹמֹה, Ibhar יִבְחַר, Elishua אֱלִישׁוּעַ, Japhia יָפִיעַ, Elishama אֱלִישָׁמָע, Eliada אֶלְיָדָע, Eliphelet אֱלִיפֶלֶט, Tamar תָּמָר, Elpelet אֱלִיפֶלֶט, Nogah נֹגַהּ and Jerimoth יְרִימוֹת.

Nepheg was one of the sons of King David, born to him in Jerusalem, as recorded in 2 Samuel 5:15 and 1 Chronicles 3:7 and 14:6. He was among the children born to David after he had conquered Jerusalem and established it as his capital city.

The mention of Nepheg in these passages occurs in the context of listing David's sons born in Jerusalem. These sons were born to David by his wives, whom he had taken after becoming king over all Israel.

As a son of David, Nepheg would have been part of the royal family and would have grown up in the palace in Jerusalem. However, beyond his inclusion in the list of David's sons, no further details are provided about Nepheg's life, character, or role in the kingdom.

The biblical record does not mention any significant events or accomplishments associated with Nepheg, and he does not appear to have played a prominent role in the history of Israel. This is in contrast to some of his brothers, such as Solomon, who succeeded David as king, and Absalom, who led a rebellion against his father.

Nepheg's inclusion in the genealogical record of David's sons serves to provide a complete account of the royal family and to highlight the fulfillment of God's promise to David that he would establish his throne forever (2 Samuel 7:12-16). The mention of Nepheg and his brothers also underscores the importance of family lineage in the Israelite monarchy and the continuation of the Davidic dynasty.

All entries for Nepheg: נֶפֶג

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