Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Harnepher was a descendant of Asher, son of Zophah.
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Harnepher was a descendant of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was the son of Zophah, who was a descendant of Asher's son Beriah. Harnepher is mentioned in the genealogy of Asher recorded in the book of 1 Chronicles. No other information is provided about Harnepher in the Bible. (1Ch.7.36).
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A chief of the tribe of Asher (1 Chr. 7:36).
(panting), one of the sons of Zophah, of the tribe of Asher. (1 Chronicles 7:36)
the anger of a bull; increasing heat
HAR'NEPHER (panting ?), an Asherite chieftain, 1 Chr 7:36.
HAR'NEPHER (panting ?), an Asherite chieftain, 1 Chr 7:36.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2774
The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,
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