Rephaiah רְפָיָה
Son of Tola, of the tribe of Issachar
Who is Rephaiah in the Bible?
Rephaiah was a son of Tola from the tribe of Issachar, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:2. He was one of six brothers, including Uzzi, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, and all of them are described as brave warriors and heads of their families. As a member of the tribe of Issachar, Rephaiah belonged to a lineage known for producing both skilled warriors and men of understanding (1 Chronicles 12:32). Though Rephaiah appears only briefly in biblical genealogies, his inclusion highlights the family structures and tribal divisions of ancient Israel during the period of the monarchy.
Biography
Rephaiah is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Issachar (1Ch.7.2). He was one of the sons of Tola, who was a descendant of Issachar, the ninth son of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7 lists the main families and clans within the tribe of Issachar. Rephaiah and his brothers, Uzzi, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, were described as brave warriors and heads of their families. The tribe of Issachar was known for its warriors and its men of understanding (1Ch.12.32).
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Uzzi Tribe of LeviHigh PriestHigh priest in the line of EleazarView full profile →
- Jeriel Tribe of IssacharIssachar leaderA son of Tola, from the tribe of Issachar.View full profile →
- Jahmai Tribe of IssacharIssachar leaderSon of Tola, an IssachariteView full profile →
- Ibsam Tribe of IssacharSon of TolaA descendant of Issachar.View full profile →
- Shemuel Tribe of IssacharIssachar leaderSon of Tola, a leader of IssacharView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:2
"The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, the heads of their families. In the days of David, 22,600 descendants of Tola were numbered in their genealogies as mighty men of valor."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רְפָיָה |