Vophsi וׇפְסִי
Father of Nahbi, the Naphtalite spy
Who is Vophsi in the Bible?
Vophsi was the father of Nahbi, a man chosen to represent the tribe of Naphtali among the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan (Numbers 13:14). As the parent of one of these scouts, Vophsi is mentioned only briefly in Scripture, with no additional details provided about his own life or significance. His name appears in the biblical record solely to establish Nahbi's lineage, marking him as part of the genealogy of this important reconnaissance mission. While Vophsi himself remains a minor figure, his connection to Nahbi links him to one of the pivotal moments in Israel's journey toward the Promised Land.
Biography
Vophsi is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Nahbi, the man selected from the tribe of Naphtali to be one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan. Each tribe provided one man for this mission. Vophsi's son Nahbi was chosen to represent Naphtali. No other details are provided about Vophsi himself. His name is of uncertain meaning, and the text is considered doubtful by some scholars, with variations found in ancient manuscripts.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical bookNumbers 1 verse
- Numbers 13:14
"from the tribe of Naphtali, Nahbi son of Vophsi;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | וׇפְסִי |