Rephah רֶ֫פַח
Son of Beriah, of the tribe of Asher
Who is Rephah in the Bible?
Rephah was a son of Beriah mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles 7:25. As a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, Rephah was part of an important tribal lineage in ancient Israel. Little is known about Rephah beyond his inclusion in this genealogical record, which serves to document and preserve the family lines of the tribe of Asher during the period of Israel's settlement in Canaan. His name appears in the biblical genealogy to establish the continuity of the Asherite families and their place within Israel's tribal structure.
Biography
Rephah is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher (1Ch.7.25). He was one of the sons of Beriah, who was a descendant of Asher, the eighth son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7 traces the lineage of the tribe of Asher and lists several of its prominent families and individuals. No additional information is provided about Rephah or his role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to document the family lines and descendants of Asher.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:25
"Additionally, Rephah was his son, Resheph his son, Telah his son, Tahan his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רֶ֫פַח |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)