Son of Hepher, of the tribe of Manasseh. He had died without leaving any sons, but had five daughters, who claimed an inheritance in the tribe. A law was made allowing this, but they were not to marry out of their own tribe (Num. 26:33; Num. 27:1-7; Num. 36:2-11; Josh. 17:3; 1 Chron. 7:15).