Hakupha
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Hakupha in the Bible?
A family name of some of the Nethinim who returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon, mentioned in Ezra 2:51 and Nehemiah 7:53.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Hakupha clan helps readers understand the specific social structure and lineage of the non-priestly temple servants who facilitated worship in the Second Temple period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Hakupha reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Hakupha in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hakupha clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:51Nehemiah 7:53
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
"Hakupha." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hakupha/