Huppim חֻפִּים

Male Tribe of Benjamin H2650H 3 books

A descendant of Benjamin.

Who is Huppim in the Bible?

Huppim, also known as Hupham or Huram, was a descendant of Benjamin mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis, Numbers, and 1 Chronicles. He appears in Genesis 46:21 as one of Benjamin's sons when Jacob's family descended into Egypt during the time of Joseph. In Numbers 26:39, he is referred to as Hupham, and his descendants are identified as the Huphamites during Moses' census in the plains of Moab. Huppim's inclusion in these genealogical records demonstrates the importance of tribal lineage in Israel's history and the preservation of Benjamin's family line through the Egyptian sojourn and wilderness wanderings.

Biography

Huppim, also referred to as Hupham or Huram, is mentioned in the genealogies of Benjamin in Gen.46.21, Num.26.39, and 1Ch.8.5. He is listed as one of the sons or descendants of Benjamin.

In Gen.46.21, Huppim is mentioned alongside other sons of Benjamin, including Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, and Ard. This genealogy is given in the context of Jacob's family going down to Egypt during the time of Joseph.

In Num.26.39, Huppim is referred to as Hupham, and his descendants are called the Huphamites. This passage is part of the census taken by Moses and Eleazar in the plains of Moab, near the Jordan across from Jericho. The census was conducted to determine the number of men from each tribe who were able to go to war.

In 1Ch.8.5, Huppim is mentioned as one of the sons of Bela, who was a son of Benjamin. This genealogy is part of a larger record of the descendants of Benjamin.

The variations in the name (Huppim, Hupham, or Huram) may be due to different spellings or pronunciations used in different traditions or may refer to the same person.

Apart from being mentioned in these genealogies, no other information is provided about Huppim in the Bible. His inclusion in the records demonstrates the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society.

Family

In Scripture

3 biblical books ; 1 with study content
Genesis 1 verse
  • Genesis 46:21

    "The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard."

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Numbers 1 verse
  • Numbers 26:39

    "the Shuphamite clan from Shupham, and the Huphamite clan from Hupham."

1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 8:5

    "Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script
Named Hebrew חֻפִּים
Named Hebrew חוּפָם
Named Hebrew חוּרָם
Group Hebrew חוּפָמִי