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Harumaph was the father of Jedaiah, who repaired a section of Jerusalem's wall.
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Harumaph was the father of Jedaiah, one of the individuals who helped repair Jerusalem's wall during the time of Nehemiah. Jedaiah is mentioned as repairing a section of the wall opposite his house. This suggests that Harumaph and his family lived in Jerusalem during this time. No other information is provided about Harumaph in the Bible. (Neh.3.10).
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(slit-nosed) father or ancestor of Jedaiah. (Nehemiah 3:10)
HARU'MAPH (slit-nosed), one whose son helped to repair the wall, Neh 3:10.
HARU'MAPH (slit-nosed), one whose son helped to repair the wall, Neh 3:10.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2739
next to him, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house; and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs.
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