Strong’s H2660

חֵפֶר

Part of speech

proper name, masculine ; proper name, of a location

Transliteration

Chepher

Pronunciation

KHEH-fer

Definition

Hepher

Meaning

Chepher

Usage

In the Bible, "Hepher" refers to both a person and a place. As a person, Hepher is noted as a descendant of Manasseh, one of the sons of Joseph, and the father of Zelophehad, whose daughters famously petitioned Moses for their inheritance rights (Numbers 26:33). As a place, Hepher is a town mentioned in the context of the conquests of Joshua (Joshua 12:17).

Bible references

Numbers 26:32;Numbers 26:33;Numbers 27:1;Joshua 12:17;Joshua 17:2;Joshua 17:3;1 Kings 4:10;1 Chronicles 4:6;1 Chronicles 11:36