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Jephunneh

Easton's Bible Dictionary

1

Nimble, or a beholder.

2

The father of Caleb, who was Joshua’s companion in exploring Canaan (Num 13:6), a Kenezite (Josh 14:14).

3

One of the descendants of Asher (1 Chr 7:38).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

je-fun'-e (yephunneh, meaning uncertain):

(1) Father of Caleb (Num 13:6; Num 14:6; Num 14:30, etc.).

According to Num 13:6, he was of the tribe of Judah; according to 32:12; Josh 14:6, a Kenizzite; the Kenizzites were incorporated in Judah (compare 1 Chr 4:13-15).

(2) A son of Jether, an Asherite (1 Chr 7:38).

See also

Person Jephunneh (4 Mos 13,6) Person Jephunneh (1 Chr 7,38)

Kilde: Easton's Bible Dictionary (M.G. Easton, 1897) og International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (red. James Orr, 1915/1939), public domain. Translated into Danish with AI and not yet proofread (fully or partially). Links to people and places: Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0).