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Jephunneh

Jephunneh je-fun'-e (yephunneh, meaning uncertain): (1) Father of Caleb (Num 13:6, Num 14:6, Num 14:30, etc.). According to Nu 13:6, he was of the tribe of Judah; according to 32:12, Jos 14:6, a Kenizzite; the...

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Jephunneh je-fun'-e (yephunneh, meaning uncertain):

(1) Father of Caleb (Num 13:6, Num 14:6, Num 14:30, etc.).

According to Nu 13:6, he was of the tribe of Judah; according to 32:12, Jos 14:6, a Kenizzite; the Kenizzites were incorporated in Judah (compare 1Ch 4:13-15).

(2) A son of Jether, an Asherite (1Ch 7:38).

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