Japhlet יַפְלֵט
Descendant of Asher, son of Heber
Who is Japhlet in the Bible?
Japhlet was a descendant of Asher and the son of Heber, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:32-33. He had three sons named Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath, though the biblical text provides no additional details about his personal life or accomplishments. The reference to "the Japhletites" in Joshua 16:3 suggests that his descendants formed a distinct clan and inhabited a specific region within Israelite territory. As a genealogical entry, Japhlet's primary significance lies in establishing the ancestral line of families within the tribe of Asher during Israel's early settlement period.
Biography
Japhlet is mentioned in 1Ch.7.32-33 as one of the sons of Heber, who was a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Japhlet had three sons: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. The text does not provide any further details about Japhlet's life or his role within the tribe of Asher. His mention in the genealogy suggests that he was an ancestor of some of the families within the tribe, although no specific details are given about his descendants. In Jos.16.3, a place called the "border of Beth-horon the lower" is described as extending to the "border of the Japhletites," possibly indicating that Japhlet's descendants inhabited a specific region within the territory of Asher.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 7:32
"Heber was the father of Japhlet, Shomer, and Hotham, and of their sister Shua."
- 1 Chronicles 7:33
"The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons."
Joshua 1 verse
- Joshua 16:3
"Then it descended westward to the border of the Japhletites as far as the border of Lower Beth-horon and on to Gezer, and it ended at the Sea."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַפְלֵט |
| Group | Hebrew | יַפְלֵטִי |