Hareph

Hareph, a descendant of Caleb, was the father of Beth-gader, as mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.

The name Hareph means “winter; reproach”

MaleTribe of JudahEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:51; only referred to as Hareph (חָרֵף); son of Hur; a brother of Uri, Shobal, Salma, Jezreel, Ishma, Idbash, Hazzelelponi, Penuel and Ezer; founder of Beth-gader.

Glossary entries

Hareph

Family members

Father

Hur

Children

Beth-gader

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Salma the father of Bethlehem, and Hareph the father of Beth-gader.