Harnepher חַרְנֶ֫פֶר

Male Tribe of Asher H2774 1 book

A descendant of Asher.

Who is Harnepher in the Bible?

Harnepher was a descendant of the tribe of Asher, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:36. He was the son of Zophah and belonged to the line of Asher through his son Beriah. Beyond his place in this genealogy, no additional biographical details are provided in Scripture about Harnepher's life or significance. His inclusion in the Chronicles genealogy reflects the biblical practice of recording the family lines of Israel's twelve tribes, preserving the ancestral heritage of God's covenant people.

Biography

Harnepher was a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was the son of Zophah, who was a descendant of Asher's son Beriah. Harnepher is mentioned in the genealogy of Asher recorded in the book of 1 Chronicles. No other information is provided about Harnepher in the Bible. (1Ch.7.36).

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 7:36

    "The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,"

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew חַרְנֶ֫פֶר
Encyclopedia Article

Harnepher

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

n the King James Version; it is the translation of shiryan, "a coat of mail" (1Ki 22:34; 2Ch 18