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Raphu

People · Updated 2026-05-07

Raphu is named once in scripture, identified as the father of the Benjamite chosen for the tribal contingent of spies sent into Canaan.

Father of Palti the Benjamite

Numbers 13:9 places him in the roster of the twelve representatives: "Of the tribe of Benjamin, Palti the son of Raphu." His son Palti stands as Benjamin's appointed scout in the company sent ahead of the people.