Huppim, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:12, was a son of Ir from the tribe of Benjamin living during the time of Egypt and the wilderness.
About Huppim (1 Chronicles 7:12)
Perhaps the son of Ir (Iri) and a descendant of Benjamin through Bela’s line (Gn 46:21; 1 Chr 7:12, 15). Huppim is probably an alternate spelling of Hupham, the father of the Huphamite family from Benjamin’s tribe (Nm 26:39). His precise lineage is difficult to determine.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Ir
- Half-siblings 2
- Shuppim, Maacah (1 Chronicles 7:15)
- Nieces & Nephews 2
- Peresh, Sheresh
Key References
The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher.
Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters.
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1 Chronicles (2)
The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher.
Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters.