Hepher
Who he was
Hepher the Mecherathite is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles. He is described as one of the valiant warriors who supported David and fought alongside him (1 Chronicles 11:36). The term "Mecherathite" likely refers to his place of origin or clan affiliation, although the exact location is unknown. Being included in the list of David's mighty men suggests that Hepher was a skilled and loyal soldier who played a significant role in David's military campaigns. No further details about his specific accomplishments or life events are provided in the Bible. (1 Chronicles 11:36).
Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0
Every mention
1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
1 Chronicles 1 mention
What the dictionary says
A well or stream.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain