Nepheg Summary
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Nepheg was a son of Izhar and a member of the Levite clan of Kohath.
son of Izhar (EXO 6:21)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Levi › Kohath › Izhar › Nepheg
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Nepheg
weak; slacked
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Nepheg
· Also called · H5298 · EXO 6:21 sprout, shoot
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nefeg · H5298 · EXO 6:21 sprout, shoot
- he נֶ֫פֶג · H5298G
- el Ναφεκ Naphek · EXO 6:21
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Conditional birth estimate
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
The anchors give incompatible conditional intervals. This calculation establishes no birth year.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kohath · 1705 BC Ancestor |
2 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1665 BC – 1615 BC |
| Levi · 1748 BC Ancestor |
3 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1688 BC – 1613 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
4 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1755 BC – 1655 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
5 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1795 BC – 1670 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
5 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1776 BC – 1651 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1875 BC – 1725 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1865 BC – 1715 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
7 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1950 BC – 1215 BC |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
8 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1956 BC – 1116 BC |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
8 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1856 BC – 1016 BC |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
9 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1961 BC – 1016 BC |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
10 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1968 BC – 918 BC |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1973 BC – 818 BC |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
12 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1982 BC – 722 BC |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1987 BC – 622 BC |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
15 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1972 BC – 397 BC |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
16 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2047 BC – 367 BC |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
17 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2523 BC – 738 BC |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
18 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2680 BC – 790 BC |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2842 BC – 847 BC |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2882 BC – 782 BC |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
21 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3019 BC – 814 BC |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
22 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3059 BC – 749 BC |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3104 BC – 689 BC |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
23 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3429 BC – 1014 BC |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3169 BC – 649 BC |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3404 BC – 884 BC |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
24 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3405 BC – 885 BC |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
25 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3249 BC – 624 BC |
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Nepheg Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Nepheg is mentioned in Exo 6:21 as one of the sons of Izhar, who was a grandson of Levi, the founder of the Levite tribe. The Levites were set apart by God to serve in the tabernacle and, later, in the temple.
The reference to Nepheg occurs in the context of God's instructions to Moses regarding the organization and duties of the Levites. The Levites were divided into three main clans: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Izhar, Nepheg's father, belonged to the clan of Kohath.
The Kohathites were responsible for the care and transportation of the most sacred items in the tabernacle, including the ark of the covenant, the table of showbread, the lampstand, and the altars (Num 3:27-32). As a member of this clan, Nepheg would have been part of a family entrusted with these important duties.
Apart from this genealogical mention, no further information is provided about Nepheg's life or specific role within the Levite community. His inclusion in the record serves to highlight the importance of family lineage in the organization and responsibilities of the Levites.
The Levites' dedication to the service of God and their role in maintaining the sacred objects and rituals of worship were essential to the spiritual life of the Israelite community. Nepheg's mention, along with other Levites, underscores the significance of this tribe in the religious and social structure of ancient Israel.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Nepheg_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Nepheg@Exo.6.21) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, nepheg_2178)