Who was Rephael?
Listed as a son of Shemaiah in a family described as strong men.
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Rephael is a man named once in the Bible, in a genealogy in 1 Chronicles. He is listed as one of the sons of Shemaiah, alongside his brothers Othni, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu and Semachiah (1 Chronicles 26:7). The same verse describes the brethren of this family as strong men (1 Chronicles 26:7).
Scripture records nothing else about him: no deeds, words or later history.
- Name meaning
- God has healed
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- First mention
- 1 Chronicles 26:7
- Appearances in the Bible
- 1 mentions
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Who was Rephael in the Bible?
Rephael is a man named once in the Bible, in a genealogy in 1 Chronicles. He is listed as one of the sons of Shemaiah, alongside his brothers Othni, Obed, Elzabad, Elihu and Semachiah (1 Chronicles 26:7). The same verse describes the brethren of this family as strong men (1 Chronicles 26:7). Scripture records nothing else about him: no deeds, words or later history.
What does the name Rephael mean?
The name Rephael means “God has healed”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Rephael first mentioned in the Bible?
Rephael is first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:7.
How many times is Rephael mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 1.
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