Lexical Definition
רֶפַח Rephach (reh'-fakh) Rephah N:N-M-P
from an unused root apparently meaning to sustain; support
Rephah.
- § Rephah = "healing of the breath"
- Rephach, an Israelite
1) son of Ephraim and a ancestor of Joshua
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְרֶ֣פַח | and Rephah | 1Chr.7.25 |
| Ραφέα | Raphaiah | LXX.1Chr.7.2 |
| Ραφά | Raphaiah | LXX.1Chr.9.43 |
| Rephah | LXX.1Chr.7.25 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.25
- son of: Beriah (בְּרִיעָה)
- brother of: Sheerah (שֶׁאֱרָה) and Resheph (רֶשֶׁף)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
רֶ֫פַח proper name, masculine in Ehpraimitic source, 1Chr 7:25, Ραφη[α].
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 7:25 |
Profile
Male • Son of Beriah • Son of Beriah, of the tribe of Asher
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Rephah was a son of Beriah, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher.
- A man from the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.25;
- only referred to as Rephah רֶפַח;
- son of Beriah בְּרִיעָה;
- a brother of Sheerah שֶׁאֱרָה and Resheph רֶשֶׁף.
Rephah is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher (1 Chronicles 7:25). He was one of the sons of Beriah, who was a descendant of Asher, the eighth son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7 traces the lineage of the tribe of Asher and lists several of its prominent families and individuals. No additional information is provided about Rephah or his role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to document the family lines and descendants of Asher.
All entries for Rephah: רֶפַח