Lexical Definition
רֶשֶׁף Resheph (reh'-shef) Resheph N:N-M-P
the same as רֶשֶׁף
Resheph.
- § Resheph = "flame"
- Resheph, an Israelite
1) a son of Ephraim
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְרֶ֧שֶׁף | and Resheph | 1Chr.7.25 |
| Ρασήφ | Resheph | 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 Rephah (רֶפַח)
- father of: Telah (תֶּלַח)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. רֶ֫שֶׁף proper name, masculine in Ephraim, 1Chr 7:25 Σαραφ, A Ρασεφ ᵐ5L Ρασηφ.
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
Resheph 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 Resheph רֶשֶׁף;
- son of Beriah בְּרִיעָה;
- a brother of Sheerah שֶׁאֱרָה and Rephah רֶפַח;
- father of Telah תֶּלַח.
Resheph is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher (1 Chronicles 7:25). He was the son 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 Resheph or his role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to document the family lines and descendants of Asher.
All entries for Resheph: רֶשֶׁף