Raphah

Raphah (or Rephaiah) was a son of Binea and a descendant of King Saul.

The name Raphah means “Raphu, relaxation; physic; comfort”

MaleTribe of BenjaminDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:37; referred to as Raphah (רָפָא) or Rephaiah (רְפָיָה); son of Binea; a brother of Eleasah and Azel.

Glossary entries

Rephaiah Raphah Rapha

Family members

Father: Binea
Siblings: Azel Eleasah

Alternative names

רָפָאRaphah
רְפָיָהRephaiahmeans “medicine or refreshment of the Lord”

Mentions

1 Chronicles 8:37רָפָא · Raphah
Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son.
1 Chronicles 9:43רְפָיָה · Rephaiah
Moza was the father of Binea. Rephaiah was his son, Elasah his son, and Azel his son.