Chalphi
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Chalphi in the Bible?
Chalphi is recorded in 1 Maccabees 12:52 as one of the men who supported Jonathan and Mattathias when they defeated the princes of Demetrius at the battle of Gennesar.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Chalphi provides context for the political alliances and military support networks that sustained the Hasmonean leadership during the Maccabean revolt.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Chalphi reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Chalphi in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Chalphi clarify?
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
"Chalphi." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/chalphi/