Lexical Definition
רָפוּא Râphûwʼ (raw-foo') Raphu N:N-M-P
passive participle of רָפָא; cured
Raphu.
- § Raphu = "healed"
- Raphu, an Israelite
1) father of Palti, the spy from the tribe of Benjamin
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| רָפֽוּא | Raphu | Num.13.9 |
| Ραφάν | of Raphu | LXX.Num.13.9 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.13.9
- father of: Palti (פַּלְטִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
רָפוּא proper name, masculine in Benjamin, Num 13:9, Ραφον[αυ].
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 13:9 |
Profile
Male • Father of Palti • Father of Palti, a spy sent by Moses
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Raphu was the father of Palti, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan.
- A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at Num.13.9;
- only referred to as Raphu רָפוּא;
- father of Palti פַּלְטִי.
Raphu is mentioned in the book of Numbers as the father of Palti, who was from the tribe of Benjamin (Numbers 13:9). Palti was one of the twelve spies chosen by Moses to explore the land of Canaan before the Israelites were to enter it. Each spy was a leader from his respective tribe. The spies were sent to assess the land, its people, and its resources. After forty days, they returned with their report, but only Joshua and Caleb gave a positive assessment. The other ten spies, including Palti, discouraged the people by emphasizing the challenges they would face. As a result, the Israelites rebelled against God and were punished with forty years of wandering in the wilderness.
All entries for Raphu: רָפוּא
Related Profiles:
- Palti (child)