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Huppah

חֻפָּה/HUH-puh/

“A covering or bridal canopy; also protected”

Summary

Huppah was the head of the thirteenth of the twenty-four priestly courses established by David for service in the sanctuary.

☩Priestly Service

Huppah was assigned leadership of the thirteenth course in the division of priests that David organized for sanctuary service. These twenty-four courses rotated their duties in the Temple, with each course serving for a specified period. The system ensured orderly worship and distributed the privilege of service among all the priestly families descended from Aaron.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 24:13

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

24:13

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Huppah," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Huppah," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.George Morrish, "Huppah," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
  4. 4.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Huppah," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).