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Ziphah
Ziphah
זִיפָה zi.phah
Ziphah (Hebrew: זִיפָה, zi.phah) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 4:16. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Asarel in 1 Chronicles 4.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Ziphah
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 4:16 |
Names connected to this one
- Ziph co-occurrence Appears with Ziph in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Tiria co-occurrence Appears with Tiria in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Asarel co-occurrence Appears with Asarel in 1 Chronicles 4.
- Jehallelel co-occurrence Appears with Jehallelel in 1 Chronicles 4.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.16;
son of: Jehallelel (H3094);
brother of: Ziph (H2128J), Tiria (H8493) and Asarel (H0840)
§ Ziphah = "battlement"
a son of Jehaleleel, a descendant of Judah, and brother of Ziph
Ziphah, a descendant of Judah, was one of the sons of Jehallelel.
The biblical story
Ziphah is mentioned in 1Ch.4.16 as one of the sons of Jehallelel, along with his brothers Ziph, Tiria, and Asarel. They are listed in the genealogy of Judah, which traces the lineage of the various clans and families within the tribe. The inclusion of Ziphah and his brothers in this record highlights the importance of family lineage and the preservation of ancestral heritage among the Israelites. However, the text does not provide any additional information about Ziphah's life, descendants, or role within the clan.
Key verses
Ziphah appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel.
1 Chronicles 4:16
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 4:16