Lexical Definition
פַּרְנַךְ Parnak (par-nak') Parnach N:N-M-P
of uncertain derivation
Parnach.
- § Parnach = "delicate"
- Parnak, an Israelite
1) father of Elizaphan, prince of the tribe of Zebulun chosen to help apportion the promised land between the tribes
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| פַּרְנָֽךְ | Parnach | Num.34.25 |
| Φαρνάχ | of Parnach | LXX.Num.34.25 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.25
- father of: Elizaphan (אֱלִיצָפָן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
פַּרְנָךְ proper name, masculine of Zebulun Num 34:25, Φαρ(α)ναχ. **compare Palmyrene פרנך Lzb354 Cooke298.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 34:25 |
Profile
Male • Father of Elizaphan • Father of Elizaphan, leader from Zebulun
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Parnach was the father of Elizaphan, the leader from the tribe of Zebulun who helped divide the land of Canaan.
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.34.25;
- only referred to as Parnach פַּרְנַךְ;
- father of Elizaphan אֱלִיצָפָן.
Parnach is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Elizaphan, the leader from the tribe of Zebulun appointed by Moses to help divide the land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes (Numbers 34:25). Elizaphan was chosen to represent the tribe of Zebulun in the process of allocating the land to the tribes according to their size and needs. The mention of Parnach as Elizaphan's father highlights the importance of family lineage and the role of the father in the identification and status of individuals in Israelite society.
All entries for Parnach: פַּרְנַךְ
Related Profiles:
- Elizaphan (child)