Resheph רֶ֫שֶׁף
Son of Beriah, of the tribe of Asher
Who is Resheph in the Bible?
Resheph was a son of Beriah, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles 7:25. He was part of the descendants of Asher, the eighth son of Israel, and his name appears in the tribal records that document the family lines of that ancient Israelite tribe. Beyond his place in this genealogical record, no additional details about Resheph's life, accomplishments, or role within the tribe are provided in Scripture. His inclusion in the genealogy of Asher demonstrates the biblical practice of preserving tribal lineages and family records to establish the heritage and structure of Israel's twelve tribes.
Biography
Resheph is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher (1Ch.7.25). He was the son 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 Resheph or his role within the tribe. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to document the family lines and descendants of Asher.
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In Scripture
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- 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 | רֶ֫שֶׁף |