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Rosh

Rosh (or Rapha) was a son of Benjamin and grandson of Jacob, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin.

The name Rosh means “the head; top, or beginning”

MaleTribe of BenjaminEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Genesis 46:21; referred to as Rosh (רֹאשׁ) or Rapha (רָפָא); son of Benjamin; a brother of Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ahiram, Muppim, Huppim, Ard, Ahiram and Jediael.

Glossary entries

Rapha Rosh

Family members

Father

Benjamin

Siblings

Ahiram Ard Ashbel Becher Bela Gera Huppim Jediael Muppim Naaman

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 46:21רֹאשׁ · Rosh
    The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
  2. 1 Chronicles 8:2רָפָא · Rapha
    Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth.