Bible Dictionary

Hareph

The name Hareph means “winter; reproach”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(a plucking off), a name occurring in the genealogies of Judah as a son of Caleb and as "father of Bethgader." (1 Chronicles 2:51) only.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ha'-ref (chareph, "scornful"): A chief of Judah, one of the sons of Caleb and father of Beth-gader (1Ch 2:51). A quite similar name, Hariph, occurs in Ne 7:24; 10:19, but it is probably that of another individual.