Harumaph חֲרוּמַף
Father of Jedaiah, a repairer of Jerusalem's wall.
Who is Harumaph in the Bible?
Harumaph was the father of Jedaiah, a man who participated in the reconstruction of Jerusalem's wall during Nehemiah's leadership (Nehemiah 3:10). While Harumaph himself is mentioned only in connection with his son, his family's involvement in the wall repair indicates they were residents of Jerusalem and part of the community effort to restore the city's defenses. Jedaiah repaired a section of the wall opposite his own house, suggesting that Harumaph's household had a direct stake in the city's restoration. Though minimal information is provided about Harumaph personally, his name appears as part of the broader narrative of Jerusalem's post-exilic reconstruction and the communal commitment to rebuilding the nation.
Biography
Harumaph was the father of Jedaiah, one of the individuals who helped repair Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. Jedaiah is mentioned as repairing a section of the wall opposite his house. This suggests that Harumaph and his family lived in Jerusalem during this time. No other information is provided about Harumaph in the Bible. (Neh.3.10).
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 3:10
"next to him, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house; and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲרוּמַף |