Huppim חֻפִּים
A descendant of Manasseh.
Who is Huppim in the Bible?
Huppim was a descendant of Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:12 and 7:15. According to these passages, Huppim had a brother named Shuppim, though the exact lineage is somewhat unclear, with texts suggesting they may have been sons of either Ir or Aher. In 1 Chronicles 7:15, Machir, the son of Manasseh, is recorded as having taken a wife on behalf of Huppim and Shuppim, and their sister was named Maakah. While Huppim is a minor figure in Scripture, his inclusion in Manasseh's genealogy serves to establish the tribal ancestry and family connections of this important northern Israelite tribe.
Biography
Huppim is mentioned in 1Ch.7.12 and 1Ch.7.15 as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. However, there is some ambiguity in the text regarding his exact relationship to the other members of the tribe.
In 1Ch.7.12, Huppim and his brother Shuppim are described as the sons of Ir. However, the verse also mentions that they were the sons of Aher, which could be interpreted as "another" or as a proper name.
In 1Ch.7.15, Huppim is mentioned again, this time in relation to Machir, the son of Manasseh. The verse states that Machir took a wife for Huppim and Shuppim, and that their sister's name was Maakah.
The exact relationship between Huppim, Shuppim, Ir, Aher, and Machir is not entirely clear from the text. It is possible that Huppim and Shuppim were descendants of Manasseh through Ir or Aher, and that Machir, as the son of Manasseh, arranged their marriages.
Despite the ambiguity in the genealogical details, the inclusion of Huppim in the record of Manasseh's descendants highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the connections between individuals and their ancestral tribes.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 7:12
"The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher."
- 1 Chronicles 7:15
"Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֻפִּים |