Hepher
Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)
a place in ancient Canaan which occurs in the lists of conquered kings. (Joshua 12:17) It was on the west of Jordan. Comp. (Joshua 12:7) and 1Kin 4:10
(a well).
• The youngest of the sons of Gilead, (Numbers 26:32) and head of the family of the Hepherites. (B.C. before 1450.)
• Son of Ashur, the “father of Tekoa.” (1 Chronicles 4:6) (B.C. about 1445.)
• The Mecherathite, one of the heroes of David’s guard. (1 Chronicles 11:36) (B.C. 1046.)
Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)
A well or stream. (1.) A royal city of the Canaanites taken by Joshua (12:17).
(2.) The youngest son of Gilead (Num. 26:32; 27:1).
(3.) The second son of Asher (1 Chr. 4:6).
(4.) One of David’s heroes (1 Chr. 11:36).
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