Tahath תַּ֫חַת
Another descendant of Ephraim
Who is Tahath in the Bible?
Tahath was a descendant of Ephraim mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:20. He was the son of Eleadah and the father of Zabad, representing one link in the chain of tribal ancestry during Israel's early history. The name Tahath appears more than once within Ephraim's genealogy, suggesting it may have been a common name within the tribe or that the Israelites frequently honored their ancestors by naming children after them. The inclusion of Tahath in these detailed family records underscores the importance the ancient Israelites placed on preserving and documenting their lineages and tribal identities.
Biography
Tahath was a second descendant of Ephraim mentioned in the genealogy found in 1 Chronicles. He was the son of Eleadah and the father of Zabad. The repetition of the name Tahath within the same genealogy suggests that it may have been a common name within the tribe of Ephraim or that naming children after ancestors was a common practice. The inclusion of both Tahaths in the genealogy highlights the importance of preserving and recording family lineages in ancient Israelite culture.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:20
"The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | תַּ֫חַת |