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Easton's Bible Dictionary

Jephunneh:

nimble, or a beholder. (1.) The father of Caleb, who was Joshua's companion in exploring Canaan (Num 13:6), a Kenezite (Jos 14:14). (2.) One of the descendants of Asher (1Ch 7:38).

Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary

Jephunneh:

he that beholds

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Jephunneh:

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

(1) Father of Caleb (Nu 13:6; 14:6,30, 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).

Smith's Bible Dictionary

Jephunneh:

(for whom a way is prepared).

(1.) Father of Caleb the spy, appears to have belonged to an Edomitish tribe called Kenezites, from Kenaz their founder. See Numbers 13:6 etc.; Numbers 32:12 etc.; Joshua 14:14 etc.; 1 Chronicles 4:15. (B.C. 1530)

(2.) A descendant of Asher, eldest of the three sons of Jether (1 Chronicles 7:38). (B.C. 1017)

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