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Huppim

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Huppim was the head or ancestor of a Benjamite family. The genealogical references leave his precise descent uncertain.

Definition

Huppim was the head or ancestor of a Benjamite family. The genealogical references make his precise descent difficult to establish, and he may be a variant form of Hupham.

Biblical Usage

Huppim appears in genealogical lists associated with Benjamin and with a family bearing his name.

Historical Background

The name is associated with protection or coast-people. The supplied material notes uncertainty about his direct descent and treats him as probably related to Hupham.

Scripture References

Genesis 46:21 1 Chronicles 7:12 Exodus 17:10 Exodus 17:12 Exodus 24:14 Exodus 31:2 Exodus 35:30 Exodus 38:22 Numbers 31:8 Joshua 13:21 Nehemiah 3:9 1 Kings 4:8

Related Figures

Benjamin

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(protected), head of a Benjamite family (Genesis 46:21; 1 Chronicles 7:12) Hur (hole).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>hup'-im (chuppim, "coast-people"): Probably a variant form of HUPHAM (which see). From the only mention made of him (Ge 46:21; 1Ch 7:12,15), his direct descent is difficult to establish.</p>
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