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H2663 · Hebrew · Old Testament
חֲפָרַיִם
chapharayim
Noun, proper
village in Issachar

Definition

A town in the territory of Issachar. The name means 'two pits' or 'double pit,' possibly referring to wells or excavation sites. It appears in the list of cities allotted to the tribe of Issachar during the division of the Promised Land under Joshua.

Usage & Theological Significance

While Chapharayim is a place name, its inclusion in Joshua's land allotment reminds us that God's promises are specific and detailed. Every village, every plot was part of the covenant inheritance. The meticulous land records demonstrate that God's faithfulness extends to the smallest details of His promises.

Key Bible Verses

Joshua 19:19 Hapharaim [Chapharayim], Shion, Anaharath.
Joshua 19:17 The fourth lot came out for Issachar according to its clans.
Joshua 19:23 These towns and their villages were the inheritance of the tribe of Issachar.
Deuteronomy 33:18 Rejoice, Issachar, in your tents.
1 Chronicles 12:32 From Issachar, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do.

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