Bible Dictionary
Raphu
Raphu was a Benjamite and the father of Palti, one of the twelve spies sent to examine Canaan.
Definition
Raphu, meaning “one healed,” was a Benjamite and the father of Palti. Palti was selected as the spy from the tribe of Benjamin.
Biblical Usage
Raphu is mentioned in the list of the fathers of the men chosen to spy out Canaan. His son Palti represented Benjamin among the twelve spies.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Healed, a Benjamite, whose son Palti was one of the twelve spies (Num. 13:9).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
the father of Palti, the Benjamite spy. (Numbers 13:9) (B.C. before 1490.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ra'-fu (raphu', "one healed"): The father of Palti, the spy selected from the tribe of Benjamin (Nu 13:9).</p>