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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: Aphses</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/aphses.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_chronicles/24-15.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/a/aphses.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> > Aphses</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/a/aphrah--perhaps_identical_with_ophrah.htm" title="Aphrah: Perhaps Identical With Ophrah">◄</a> Aphses <a href="/topical/naves/a/aphses--a_governor_of_the_temple.htm" title="Aphses: A Governor of the Temple">►</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="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <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>Aphses is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogical and priestly records. The name "Aphses" appears in the context of the divisions of the priests during the reign of King David, as recorded in the First Book of Chronicles.<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>Aphses is mentioned in <a href="/1_chronicles/24-15.htm">1 Chronicles 24:15</a>, which details the organization of the priestly divisions. The verse states: "the seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Happizzez" . The name "Happizzez" is often understood to be a variant or transliteration of "Aphses," depending on the manuscript or translation consulted.<br><br><b>Priestly Divisions:</b><br><br>The division of the priesthood into twenty-four courses was established by King David to ensure the orderly conduct of temple services. This system allowed for a structured rotation, with each division serving in the temple for a specific period. Aphses, as part of this system, would have been responsible for performing sacred duties and rituals in the house of the Lord during his appointed time.<br><br><b>Historical and Religious Context:</b><br><br>The division of the priesthood was a significant development in the religious life of ancient Israel. It reflected the importance of maintaining a continuous and organized worship practice, as well as the need for a dedicated priestly class to mediate between God and the people. The priests were descendants of Aaron, the brother of Moses, and were tasked with various religious functions, including sacrifices, offerings, and maintaining the sanctity of the temple.<br><br><b>Name Significance:</b><br><br>The name "Aphses" itself does not carry a specific meaning in the biblical text, and little is known about the individual beyond his inclusion in the priestly courses. However, the mention of his name in the genealogical records underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the priestly tradition.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the mention of Aphses and the other priestly divisions highlights the continuity and faithfulness of God's covenant with Israel. The structured priesthood served as a reminder of the order and holiness required in worship and the centrality of the temple in the life of the nation. It also points to the broader biblical theme of God's desire for a holy people set apart for His purposes.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>While Aphses is a relatively obscure figure in the biblical narrative, his inclusion in the priestly divisions of 1 Chronicles serves as a testament to the detailed organization of Israel's religious practices and the enduring legacy of the Levitical priesthood.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Aphses</span><p>(<i>the dispersion</i>), chief of the 15th of the 24 courses in the service of the temple. (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-15.htm">1 Chronicles 24:15</a>)<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">APHSES</span><p>af'-sez: the King James Version form for the Revised Version (British and American) HAPPIZZEZ (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-15.htm">1 Chronicles 24:15</a>).<p><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/aphses.htm"><span class="l"><b>Aphses</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>APHSES</b>. af'-sez: the King James Version form for the Revised Version (British and<br> American) HAPPIZZEZ (1 Chronicles 24:15). <b>...</b><b>Aphses</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aphses.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/apiece.htm"><span class="l">Apiece (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/apiece.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/aphrah.htm"><span class="l">Aphrah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/aphrah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hezer.htm"><span class="l">Hezer (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Hezer (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 24:15 The<br> seventeenth to Hezer, the eighteenth to <b>Aphses</b>, (WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hezer.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/happizzez.htm"><span class="l">Happizzez (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> hap'-i-zez (ha-pitstsets; the King James Version, <b>Aphses</b>): A priest on whom fell<br> the lot for the 18th of the 24 courses which David appointed for the temple <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/happizzez.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Aphses (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-15.htm">1 Chronicles 24:15</a></span><br />The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to <span class="boldtext">Aphses</span>,<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/aphses.htm">Aphses</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/aphses--a_governor_of_the_temple.htm">Aphses: A Governor of the Temple</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/apiece.htm">Apiece (12 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/aphrah.htm">Aphrah (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hezer.htm">Hezer (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/happizzez.htm">Happizzez (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/a/aphrah--perhaps_identical_with_ophrah.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Aphrah: Perhaps Identical With Ophrah"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Aphrah: Perhaps Identical With Ophrah" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/a/aphses--a_governor_of_the_temple.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Aphses: A Governor of the Temple"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Aphses: A Governor of the Temple" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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