Parnach פַּרְנָךְ
Father of Elizaphan, leader from Zebulun
Who is Parnach in the Bible?
Parnach was the father of Elizaphan, a tribal leader from Zebulun who played an important role in dividing the land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes (Numbers 34:25). Moses appointed Elizaphan to represent the tribe of Zebulun in the allocation of the promised land according to each tribe's size and needs. Though Parnach himself is mentioned only as Elizaphan's father, his appearance in Scripture underscores the importance of family lineage in identifying leadership and status within Israelite society during the wilderness period.
Biography
Parnach is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Elizaphan, the leader from the tribe of Zebulun appointed by Moses to help divide the land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes (Num.34.25). Elizaphan was chosen to represent the tribe of Zebulun in the process of allocating the land to the tribes according to their size and needs. The mention of Parnach as Elizaphan's father highlights the importance of family lineage and the role of the father in the identification and status of individuals in Israelite society.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical bookNumbers 1 verse
- Numbers 34:25
"Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פַּרְנָךְ |