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Hareph

חָרֵף/HAY-ref/

“Plucking off or reproach”

Summary

Hareph was a descendant of Caleb of Judah who is described as the "father" (founder or chief) of Beth-gader.

☩In Judah's Genealogy

Hareph appears in the genealogies of Judah as a son of Caleb by one of his wives and is designated "father of Beth-gader," indicating he was the founder or leading citizen of that town. The name means "plucking off" or "reproachful." The patronymic "Haruphite" in other passages may connect this name with Hariph.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 2:51

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

2:51

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Hareph," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.George Morrish, "Hareph," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Hareph," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).