Beth-rapha בֵּית רָפָא

Male Tribe of Judah H1051 1 book

Descendant of Judah through Eshton

Biography

Beth-rapha is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah as a descendant of Eshton (1 Ch. 4:12). Eshton was a descendant of Chelub, who was from the lineage of Judah. No further details about Beth-rapha or the significance of this name are provided in the biblical text. The inclusion of Beth-rapha in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral records among the Israelites, particularly within the tribe of Judah.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 4:12

    "Eshton became the father of Beth Rapha, Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir Nahash. These are the men of Recah."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew בֵּית רָפָא H1051
Encyclopedia Article

Beth-rapha

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

r place or clan.

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