Lexical Definition
צוֹפַח Tsôwphach (tso-fakh') Zophah N:N-M-P
from an unused root meaning to expand, breadth
Zophah.
- § Zophah = "a cruse"
- Tsophach, an Israelite
1) an Asherite, son of Helem and father of Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, and Imrah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| צוֹפָ֑ח | Zophah | 1Chr.7.36 |
| צוֹפַ֥ח | Zophah | 1Chr.7.35 |
| Σουφά | Zophah | LXX.1Chr.7.35 |
| of Zophah | LXX.1Chr.7.36 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.35
- son of: Hotham (חוֹתָם)
- brother of: Imna (יִמְנָע), Shelesh (שֶׁלֶשׁ) and Amal (עָמָל)
- father of: Suah (סוּחַ), Harnepher (חַרְנֶפֶר), Shual (שׁוּעָל), Beri (בֵּרִי), Imrah (יִמְרָה), Bezer (בֶּצֶר), Hod (הוֹד), Shamma (שַׁמָּא), Shilshah (שִׁלְשָׁה), Ithran (יִתְרָן) and Beera (בְּאֵרָא)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
צוֺפַח proper name, masculine in Asher, 1Chr 7:35, צוֺפָ֑ח v1Chr 7:36, Σωχαθ, Σωφας[ρ], ᵐ5L Σουφα. צְפִי, צְפִיָּה, צִפְיוֺן see I. צפה. צָפִית see II. צפה. above
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 7:35 · 7:36 |
Profile
Male • Son of Hotham • Son of Hotham, an Asherite
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Zophah was a son of Hotham (or 'Helem') and a descendant of Asher (1Ch.7.35,36).
- A man from the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.35;
- only referred to as Zophah צוֹפַח;
- son of Hotham חוֹתָם;
- a brother of Imna יִמְנָע, Shelesh שֶׁלֶשׁ and Amal עָמָל;
- father of Suah סוּחַ, Harnepher חַרְנֶפֶר, Shual שׁוּעָל, Beri בֵּרִי, Imrah יִמְרָה, Bezer בֶּצֶר, Hod הוֹד, Shamma שַׁמָּא, Shilshah שִׁלְשָׁה, Ithran יִתְרָן and Beera בְּאֵרָא.
Zophah is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles 7:35-36. He is listed as one of the sons of Hotham (or 'Helem'), along with his brothers Imna, Shelesh, and Amal. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several clans within the tribe of Asher, highlighting their descendants and the heads of their families. The mention of Zophah and his brothers suggests that they were significant figures within the clan of Hotham. However, the text does not provide any additional information about Zophah's life, role, or accomplishments within the tribe of Asher.
All entries for Zophah: צוֹפַח