Huppim חֻפִּים
A descendant of Benjamin.
Biography
Huppim, also referred to as Hupham or Huram, is mentioned in the genealogies of Benjamin in Gen.46.21, Num.26.39, and 1Ch.8.5. He is listed as one of the sons or descendants of Benjamin.
In Gen.46.21, Huppim is mentioned alongside other sons of Benjamin, including Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, and Ard. This genealogy is given in the context of Jacob's family going down to Egypt during the time of Joseph.
In Num.26.39, Huppim is referred to as Hupham, and his descendants are called the Huphamites. This passage is part of the census taken by Moses and Eleazar in the plains of Moab, near the Jordan across from Jericho. The census was conducted to determine the number of men from each tribe who were able to go to war.
In 1Ch.8.5, Huppim is mentioned as one of the sons of Bela, who was a son of Benjamin. This genealogy is part of a larger record of the descendants of Benjamin.
The variations in the name (Huppim, Hupham, or Huram) may be due to different spellings or pronunciations used in different traditions or may refer to the same person.
Apart from being mentioned in these genealogies, no other information is provided about Huppim in the Bible. His inclusion in the records demonstrates the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israelite society.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Bela Tribe of ReubenSon of AzazA Reubenite, son of Azaz.View full profile →
- Becher Tribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, listed among those who entered Egypt.View full profile →
- Ashbel Tribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, founder of the Ashbelite clanView full profile →
- Gera Tribe of BenjaminSon of BelaSon of Bela, grandson of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Naaman Tribe of BenjaminSon of EhudA descendant of Benjamin, son of Ehud.View full profile →
- Rosh Tribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, grandson of JacobView full profile →
- Muppim Tribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminA son of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Ard Tribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, brother of BelaView full profile →
- Ahiram Tribe of BenjaminSon of BenjaminSon of Benjamin, founder of the Ahiramite clanView full profile →
- Jediael Tribe of BenjaminBenjamin leaderSon of Benjamin, head of a clanView full profile →
In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse Study available
- Genesis 46:21
"The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard."
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Numbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:39
"of Shephupham, the family of the Shuphamites; of Hupham, the family of the Huphamites."
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:5
"Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֻפִּים | H2650H |
| Named | Hebrew | חוּפָם | H2349 |
| Named | Hebrew | חוּרָם | H2361H |
| Group | Hebrew | חוּפָמִי | H2350 |