Japhlet יַפְלֵט
Descendant of Asher, son of Heber
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 became the father of Japhlet, Shomer, Hotham, and Shua their sister."
- 1 Chronicles 7:33
"The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These are the children of Japhlet."
Joshua 1 verse
- Joshua 16:3
"and it went down westward to the border of the Japhletites, to the border of Beth Horon the lower, and on to Gezer; and ended at the sea."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַפְלֵט | H3310 |
| Group | Hebrew | יַפְלֵטִי | H3311 |