Lexical Definition
צָלָף Tsâlâph (tsaw-lawf') Zalaph N:N-M-P
from an unused root of unknown meaning
Zalaph.
- § Zalaph = "wound"
- Tsalaph, an Israelite
1) father of Hanun who assisted in rebuilding the city wall of Jerusalem after the return from exile
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| צָלָ֛ף | Zalaph | Neh.3.30 |
| Σελέφ | of Zalaph | LXX.Neh.3.30 |
Extended Information
Brown-Driver-Briggs
צָלָף proper name, masculine (Late Hebrew caper-plant); — father of a wall-builder Neh 3:30, Σελε (φ), etc.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Nehemiah | 3:30 |
Profile
Male • Returned builder • Father of Hanun, who repaired Jerusalem's wall
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Zalaph was the father of Hanun, who repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.30;
- only referred to as Zalaph צָלָף;
- father of Hanun חָנוּן.
Zalaph is mentioned as the father of Hanun, one of the individuals who participated in repairing Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership. After the Babylonian exile, Nehemiah led a group of Jews back to Jerusalem to rebuild the city walls and restore the community. Hanun, son of Zalaph, is recorded as having made repairs on another section of the wall, along with Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph. This suggests that Zalaph's family was actively involved in the restoration efforts in Jerusalem.
All entries for Zalaph: צָלָף
Related Profiles:
- Hanun (child)