Bible Dictionary

Haruphite

The name Haruphite means “slender; sharp”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

A native of Hariph; an epithet given to Shephatiah, one of those who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:5).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ha-roo'-fit (charuphi, or chariphi); In 1Ch 12:5 Shephatiah, one of the companions of David, is called a Haruphite (K) or Hariphite (Q). If the latter be the correct reading, it is connected with HARIPH or perhaps HAREPH (which see).