Old Testament
Aphiah
An ancestor of King Saul, identified as a Benjamite in the genealogy of Kish.
Aphiah is mentioned in 1 Samuel 9:1 as a descendant of Bechorath and the son of Aphiah, tracing the lineage of Kish, the father of King Saul. His inclusion serves to establish the tribal identity and ancestral heritage of Israel's first king within the tribe of Benjamin. He appears only in this genealogical record, providing historical context for Saul's family line.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Samuel 9:1
- Last appears
- 1 Samuel 9:1
Where Aphiah appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Hannah11 versesA godly woman who prayed fervently for a son and dedicated Samuel to the Lord's service.
- Eli30 versesEli was a high priest and judge of Israel who mentored Samuel and oversaw the tabernacle at Shiloh.
- Nabal18 versesA wealthy but foolish man of Maon who insulted David and died after a divine judgment.
- Achish16 versesThe Philistine king of Gath who provided sanctuary to David while he was fleeing from King Saul.
- Hophni5 versesA corrupt priest and son of Eli who died in battle after the Philistines captured the Ark of the Covenant.
- Doeg3 versesAn Edomite servant of Saul who betrayed David and massacred the priests of Nob.
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