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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Zuf</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/z/zuf.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_samuel/9-5.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/z/zuf.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Zuf</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/z/zuar--father_of_nethaneel.htm" title="Zuar: Father of Nethaneel">◄</a> Zuf <a href="/topical/z/zuph.htm" title="Zuph">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Zuf is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the genealogy and narrative surrounding the prophet Samuel. The name "Zuf" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "honeycomb" or "flowing," which may imply abundance or prosperity. Zuf is recognized as an ancestor of Samuel, one of the most significant prophets in Israel's history.<br><br><b>Genealogy and Family Lineage</b><br><br>Zuf is identified as an Ephraimite, belonging to the tribe of Ephraim, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The genealogical record in <a href="/1_samuel/1.htm">1 Samuel 1:1</a> provides insight into his lineage: "There was a man from Ramathaim-zophim in the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite." . This passage places Zuf as the great-great-grandfather of Samuel, establishing his significance in the ancestral line leading to one of Israel's pivotal figures.<br><br><b>Geographical Significance</b><br><br>The mention of "Ramathaim-zophim" in <a href="/1_samuel/1.htm">1 Samuel 1:1</a> suggests a geographical connection to Zuf. The term "Zophim" is often associated with the region or district where Zuf's descendants resided. This area, located in the hill country of Ephraim, is significant as it becomes the setting for the early life of Samuel and the backdrop for many events in the narrative of 1 Samuel.<br><br><b>Role in Israel's History</b><br><br>While Zuf himself does not play a direct role in the biblical narrative, his importance is derived from his position in the genealogy of Samuel. Samuel, as a prophet, judge, and leader, was instrumental in the transition of Israel from the period of the judges to the establishment of the monarchy. Samuel anointed both Saul and David as kings, marking a pivotal shift in Israel's history. Thus, Zuf's inclusion in the genealogical record underscores the providential preparation and divine orchestration in the lineage leading to Samuel.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the mention of Zuf and his descendants highlights the importance of family lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. It reflects the continuity of God's covenantal promises through generations, emphasizing the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His purposes through specific family lines. The genealogical records serve as a testament to God's sovereign plan and His use of individuals and families to accomplish His divine will in history.<br><br>In summary, while Zuf may not be a prominent figure in terms of direct actions or narratives, his role as an ancestor of Samuel places him within the broader context of God's unfolding plan for Israel. His mention in the genealogical record of 1 Samuel underscores the significance of heritage and divine providence in the biblical account.<a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Zuf (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/9-5.htm">1 Samuel 9:5</a></span><br />And when they had come to the land of <span class="boldtext">Zuf</span>, Saul said to his servant that was with him, Come, and let us return; lest my father leave caring for the asses, and be anxious for us.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/z/zuf.htm"><span class="l"><b>Zuf</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Zuf</b> (1 Occurrence). 1 Samuel 9:5 And when they<br> had come to the land of <b>Zuf</b>, Saul said to his servant that <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zuf.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zuph.htm"><span class="l">Zuph (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>zuf</b> (tsuph, "honeycomb"): (1) According to 1 Samuel 1:1 b; 1 Chronicles 6:35 (Hebrew<br> verse 20) = "Zophai" of 1 Chronicles 6:26 (11), an ancestor of Elkanah and <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zuph.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zu'ar.htm"><span class="l">Zu'ar (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Zu'ar. Zuar, Zu'ar. <b>Zuf</b> . Multi-Version Concordance Zu'ar (5 Occurrences).<br> Numbers <b>...</b> Issachar. (See RSV). Zuar, Zu'ar. <b>Zuf</b> . 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