Zalaph צָלָף
Father of Hanun, who repaired Jerusalem's wall
Who is Zalaph in the Bible?
Zalaph was the father of Hanun, who participated in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah's leadership following the Babylonian exile. According to Nehemiah 3:30, Hanun, son of Zalaph, repaired a section of the wall as part of the broader restoration effort to fortify the city after its destruction. Zalaph's family played an important role in the community's spiritual and physical restoration, demonstrating the collective commitment of Jerusalem's inhabitants to rebuild their homeland and renew their connection to God.
Biography
Zalaph is mentioned as the father of Hanun, one of the individuals who participated in repairing Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah's leadership. After the Babylonian exile, Nehemiah led a group of Jews back to Jerusalem to rebuild the city walls and restore the community. Hanun, son of Zalaph, is recorded as having made repairs on another section of the wall, along with Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph. This suggests that Zalaph's family was actively involved in the restoration efforts in Jerusalem.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentNehemiah 1 verse
- Nehemiah 3:30
"Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, as well as Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his own quarters."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | צָלָף |
Zalaph
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