Arsiphurith
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Arsiphurith in the Bible?
Arsiphurith is recorded as the father of 112 sons who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel, a genealogical detail found in 1 Chronicles 9:4 but omitted from the parallel accounts in Ezra and Nehemiah.
SIGNIFICANCE
This specific genealogical record illuminates the composition of the post-exilic Jewish community, offering insight into the family structures and lineage that persisted during the restoration period following the Babylonian exile.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Arsiphurith reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Arsiphurith in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Arsiphurith clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 9:4
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Arsiphurith." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/arsiphurith/