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Aphiah

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Aphiah was a Benjamite ancestor of King Saul. He is mentioned in Saul’s genealogy.

Definition

Aphiah was a Benjamite ancestor of King Saul.

Biblical Usage

He appears in Saul’s genealogy in 1 Samuel 9:1.

Historical Background

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(refreshed), one of the fore-fathers of King Saul. (1 Samuel 9:1)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-fi'-a ('aphiach): A Benjaminate and an ancestor of King Saul (1Sa 9:1).</p>
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