Bible Dictionary
CHALPHI
Chalphi was the father of Judas, who, together with Mattathias, supported Jonathan in battle when Demetrius’ forces were defeated.
Definition
Chalphi was the father of Judas, who supported Jonathan together with Mattathias during the battle of Gennesar.
Biblical Usage
Chalphi’s son Judas and Mattathias steadfastly supported Jonathan when the forces of Demetrius’s princes were routed.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kal'-fi (Chalphi; the King James Version Calphi): Father of Judas, who, along with Mattathias, steadily supported Jonathan at the battle of Gennesar when the hosts of Demetrius' princes were routed (1 Macc 11:70).</p>