Hakupha חֲקוּפָא
A temple servant who returned from Babylonian exile.
Who is Hakupha in the Bible?
Hakupha was a temple servant, or member of the Nethinim, who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in Ezra 2:51 and Nehemiah 7:53 among the list of temple servants who came back to rebuild the temple and restore worship. The temple servants were assigned to assist the Levites in maintaining and serving the temple, and they were likely descendants of the Gibeonites who had been given this role by Joshua (Joshua 9:27). Hakupha's inclusion in the records of those who returned demonstrates the importance of these support workers in the religious life of post-exilic Israel.
Biography
Hakupha is mentioned in Ezr.2.51 and Neh.7.53 as one of the temple servants (Nethinim) who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity. The temple servants were a group of people assigned to assist the Levites in the maintenance and service of the temple. They were not of Israelite descent but were likely descendants of the Gibeonites who had been assigned by Joshua to serve in the tabernacle (Jos.9.27). Hakupha and the other temple servants are listed among those who returned to help rebuild the temple and restore worship in Jerusalem.
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 2 with study contentEzra 1 verse
- Ezra 2:51
"the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,"
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Nehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 7:53
"the descendants of Bakbuk, the descendants of Hakupha, the descendants of Harhur,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲקוּפָא |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)