Zuph
Zuph (Generation 39 • Child of Elkanah ): Zuph is a biblical figure in Generation 39, child of Elkanah , parent of Toah . ( 1 Chronicles 6:35 ) It is closely linked with Toah (Generation 40 • Child of Zuph): Toah is a biblical figure in Generation 40, child of Zuph, parent of Eliel . ( 1 Chronicles 6:34-35 )
Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage
Zuph (Generation 39 • Child of Elkanah ): Zuph is a biblical figure in Generation 39, child of Elkanah , parent of Toah . ( 1 Chronicles 6:35 ) (mentioned in 1 Samuel 1 , 1 Samuel 9 , 1 Chronicles 6 ) Toah (Generation 40 • Child of Zuph): Toah is a biblical figure in Generation 40, child of Zuph, parent of Eliel . ( 1 Chronicles 6:34-35 ) (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6 ) Elkanah (Generation 38 • Child of Mahath ): Elkanah is a biblical figure in Generation 38, child of Mahath , parent of Zuph, Zophai . ( 1 Chronicles 6:35 ) (mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6 ) Uz (Generation 21 • Child of Nahor ): Uz is a biblical figure in Generation 21, child of Nahor . ( Genesis 22:21 ) (mentioned in Genesis 22 )
Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture
Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Gob (Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Sam 21:18 , 2 Sam 21:19 (identified with Gezer ).) Heshbon (Ancient biblical location referenced in Num 21:25 , Num 21:26 , Num 21:27 , Num 21:28 , Num 21:30 , Num 21:34 .) Jokneam (Ancient biblical location referenced in Josh 12:22 , Josh 19:11 , Josh 21:34 .) Arnon (Now Wadi Mojib. Referenced in Num 21:13 , Num 21:14 , Num 21:24 , Num 21:26 , Num 21:28 .) 3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: Siege of Lachish Relief — Assyrian carved gypsum wall relief from King Sennacherib's South-West Palace at Nineveh depicting the 701 BC siege of the fortified Judean city of Lachish during the reign of King Hezekiah ( 2 Kings 18:14 ; Isaiah 36:1–2 ).
Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context
Primary KJV scripture witnesses include 1 Chronicles 6:35 : "The son of Zuph , the son of Elkanah , the son of Mahath , the son of Amasai ,"; 1 Samuel 1:1 : "Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim–zophim, of mount Ephraim , and his name was Elkanah , the son of Jeroham , the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph , an Ephrathite:"; 1 Samuel 9:5 : "And when they were come to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant that was with him, Come, and let us return; lest my father leave caring for the asses, and take thought for us...". Related canonical books and chapters: 1 Samuel (Old Testament • 31 Chapters), 1 Samuel 1 ( 1 Samuel • Chapter 1 (28 verses)), 1 Chronicles 6 ( 1 Chronicles • Chapter 6 (81 verses)).