Aphiah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Aphiah, a Benjamite, was an ancestor of King Saul, the first king of Israel.
father of Becorath (1SA 9:1), ancestor of King Saul
Names
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Aphiah
speaking, blowing
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Aphiah
· Also called · H647 none · 1SA 9:1 speaking, blowing
- he אֲפִיחַ Afiah · H647 · 1SA 9:1
- el Αφεκ Aphek · none · 1SA 9:1
- bg Афия
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1359 BC – 1214 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Abinadab · 1093 BC Descendant |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1363 BC – 1213 BC |
| Ish-bosheth · 1089 BC Descendant |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1359 BC – 1209 BC |
| Jonathan · 1094 BC Descendant |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1364 BC – 1214 BC |
| Malchi-shua · 1092 BC Descendant |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1362 BC – 1212 BC |
| Merab · 1091 BC Descendant |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1361 BC – 1211 BC |
| Michal · 1090 BC Descendant |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1360 BC – 1210 BC |
| Mephibosheth · 1060 BC Descendant |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1375 BC – 1200 BC |
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Aphiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Aphiah is mentioned in the genealogy of King Saul, the first king of Israel, found in the first book of Samuel. He is described as a Benjamite, indicating that he belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Aphiah is listed as an ancestor of Saul, though the exact relationship is not specified. The genealogy traces Saul's lineage back several generations, highlighting his Benjamite heritage. This brief mention of Aphiah serves to provide context for Saul's family background and his connection to the tribe of Benjamin.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Aphiah_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Aphiah@1Sa.9.1) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, aphiah_274)