Zophahצוֹפַח
Son of Hotham, an Asherite
Who is Zophah in the Bible?
Zophah was a son of Hotham, also called Helem, and a member of the tribe of Asher mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:35-36. He appears in the genealogical records of Asher alongside his brothers Imna, Shelesh, and Amal, indicating that he was part of a notable family within the tribe. While the biblical text identifies Zophah as a descendant of Asher and lists him among the heads of his father's household, it provides no further details about his personal accomplishments or role in the community. His inclusion in the genealogy of Asher suggests he was recognized as a significant member of his clan during the period documented in Chronicles.
Biography
Zophah is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1Ch.7.35-36. He is listed as one of the sons of Hotham (or 'Helem'), along with his brothers Imna, Shelesh, and Amal. The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several clans within the tribe of Asher, highlighting their descendants and the heads of their families. The mention of Zophah and his brothers suggests that they were significant figures within the clan of Hotham. However, the text does not provide any additional information about Zophah's life, role, or accomplishments within the tribe of Asher.
Family
Siblings
Offspring
- SuahTribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, from the tribe of AsherView full profile →
- HarnepherTribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- ShualTribe of AsherSon of ZophahAsherite descendant, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- BeriTribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of AsherView full profile →
- ImrahTribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- BezerTribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher through HelemView full profile →
- HodTribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- ShammaTribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, descendant of AsherView full profile →
- ShilshahTribe of AsherSon of ZophahSon of Zophah, a descendant of Asher.View full profile →
- IthranTribe of AsherSon of ZophahDescendant of Asher, son of Zophah.View full profile →
- BeeraTribe of AsherSon of ZophahA descendant of Asher through Zophah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 7:35
"The sons of his brother Helem: Zophah, Imna, Shelesh, and Amal."
- 1 Chronicles 7:36
"The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | צוֹפַח |