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Nepheg

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Nepheg was the name of a son of Izhar, related to Korah, and of a son of David.

Definition

Nepheg was the name of a son of Izhar and a son of David. The first was related to Korah, while the second belonged to David’s family. The name means sprout or shoot.

Biblical Usage

Nepheg appears in the genealogy of the Levite family connected with Izhar and Korah and separately in the lists of David’s sons.

Historical Background

The two individuals are distinct persons bearing the same name.

Scripture References

Esther 6:21 2 Samuel 5:15 1 Chronicles 3:7 1 Chronicles 14:6

Related Figures

David Izhar Korah

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(sprout).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ne'-feg (nephegh, "sprout," "shoot"):</p><p>(1) Son of Izhar, and brother of Korah of the famous trio, Korah, Dathan and Abiram (Ex 6:21).</p><p>(2) A son of David (2Sa 5:15; 1Ch 3:7; 14:6).</p>
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