Ashvath עַשְׁוָ֑ת
Son of Japhlet, descendant of Asher
Who is Ashvath in the Bible?
Ashvath was a son of Japhlet and a descendant of the tribe of Asher, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:33. He appears in the family lineage that traces Asher's descendants through his son Beriah and Beriah's son Japhlet. As a member of one of Israel's twelve tribes, Ashvath's inclusion in this genealogy serves to document the family structure and heritage of the tribe of Asher during the period recorded in Chronicles.
Biography
Ashvath is briefly mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles 7. He was one of the sons of Japhlet, who was a descendant of Asher through his son Beriah. This genealogical record traces the lineage of Asher's descendants, providing a glimpse into the family structure of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:33
"The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַשְׁוָ֑ת |
Ashvath
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