Zalaph
צָלָף/ZAY-laf/
“Caper-plant or wound”
Summary
The father of Hanun who helped repair a section of Jerusalem's wall during Nehemiah's rebuilding project.
☩Identity
Zalaph is known only as the father of Hanun, who rebuilt a portion of Jerusalem's wall after the Babylonian exile. His son's assignment was the sixth section of the wall, indicating the family's commitment to the restoration of the city.
Key verses:Nehemiah 3:30
Related Verses1 mention
Nehemiah· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Zalaph," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Zalaph," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).