Pispa פִּסְפָּה
Descendant of Asher
Who is Pispa in the Bible?
Pispa was a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Israel, and is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:38. He was the son of Jether and had two brothers named Jephunneh and Ara. Pispa appears in the biblical record as part of the detailed family lineages that trace the inheritance and settlement patterns of the Israelite tribes. Though Pispa himself is not described as performing any significant actions, his inclusion in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles emphasizes the importance of tribal lineage and family heritage in Old Testament history.
Biography
Pispa is mentioned in 1Ch.7.38 as one of the sons of Jether, who was a descendant of Asher. Asher was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') and a founder of one of the tribes of Israel. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7 traces the lineage of the tribe of Asher, listing the heads of families and their descendants. Pispa is mentioned alongside his brothers Jephunneh and Ara.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | פִּסְפָּה |