טָפַת (ta.phat)
ta.phat
Taphath
N:N-F-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-F-P
Word Overview
The proper noun Taphath appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, at 1 Kings 4:11. It identifies a woman from the tribe of Judah who served as the daughter of King Solomon and the wife of Ben-Abinadab, one of Solomon’s appointed officials.
Lexical sources translate the name as "ornament." This meaning fits the context of royal genealogies, where names often carried symbolic weight. Her marriage to an administrator highlights the structured governance of Solomon’s court, linking family lineage directly to political organization.
As a rare personal name with a single scriptural occurrence, Taphath offers a glimpse into the domestic and administrative networks of the United Monarchy. The brevity of her mention underscores how even minor figures were recorded within the broader historical narrative of Israel’s kingship.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Taphath appears only once in Scripture, listed as the daughter of King Solomon and the wife of Ben-Abinadab. Her name means ornament, a detail that adds quiet beauty to the genealogical records of Israel’s united monarchy. While her story is brief, it reminds us that every individual has a place in God’s larger narrative.
In a time when royal marriages often served political ends, Taphath’s inclusion shows how personal lives were woven into the administrative structure of the kingdom. Her presence highlights the dignity of ordinary faithfulness within complex systems. We can find comfort in knowing that even those with limited mention are remembered by name.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Taphath1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- טָפַת֙1×