Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(firstborn). A son of Hepher, descendant of Manasseh. The law of female inheritance was changed in favor of his daughters (Num. 26:33; 27:1-11; Josh. 17:3-4; 1 Chron. 7:15).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
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).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
Tslophchad
Meaning:
from the same as 6764 and 259; Tselophchad, an Israelite
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
shadow of fear: first rupture
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
First opening; firstborn; shadow of fear; being burnt:―son of Hepher, Num. 26:33. {Fissio prima}