Jephunneh יְפֻנֶּה
A descendant of Asher.
Who is Jephunneh in the Bible?
Jephunneh was a descendant of Asher mentioned in the genealogy of that Israelite tribe recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:38. He is identified as one of the sons of Jether, placing him within the tribal lineage of Asher during Old Testament times. While Jephunneh appears only briefly in the biblical record, his inclusion in the genealogical account demonstrates the Bible's careful documentation of tribal ancestry and family lines among the twelve tribes of Israel.
Biography
Jephunneh is briefly mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles. He is listed as one of the sons of Jether, a descendant of Asher.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:38
"The sons of Jether: Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְפֻנֶּה | Jephunneh , the name of two Israelites |
Jephunneh
ing to Nu 13:6, he was of the tribe of Judah; according to 32:12; Jos 14:6, a Kenizzite; the Kenizzites were incorporated in Judah (compare 1Ch 4:13-15).
(2) A son of Jether, an Asherite (1Ch 7:38).
je'-ra (yerach): A son of Joktan (Ge 10:26 parallel 1Ch 1:20). No district Jerah has been discovered. However, Yurakh in Yemen and Yarach in Hija