Jephunneh

also known as: Yefuneh

Meaning: According to Matthew G. Easton (nimble, or a beholder). According to Dr. Judson Comwall and Dr. Stelman Smith [He will be beheld; i.e., cared for by God; for whom it is prepared; it will be prepared; he that beholds; appearing; regarding. He will be turned (prepared)].

This was the name of 2 biblical men.

  1. Jephunneh, the father of the Caleb who was Joshua’s companion in bravely exploring Canaan (Numbers 13:6; 1 Chronicles 4:15), a Kenezite (Joshua 14:14)

    This Caleb received Hebron as an inheritance (Joshua 14:13).

  2. Jephunneh, a son of Jether

    He was a descendant of Asher (1 Chronicles 7:38). His brothers were Pispah and Ara.

Author: Paul S. Taylor.