father of an individual

of God as father of his people

head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan

ancestor

1. grandfather, forefathers — of person

2. of people

originator or patron of a class, profession, or art

of producer, generator (fig.)

of benevolence and protection (fig.)

term of respect and honour

ruler or chief (spec.)

Beth-gader = "house of the wall"

1. a place in Judah

Beth-lehem = "house of bread (food)"

1. a city in Judah, birthplace of David

2. a place in Zebulun

Hareph = "a plucking off"

1. a son of Caleb and father of Bethgader

Salma = "garment"

1. father of Boaz, father-in-law of Ruth, and grandfather of David

   1. also 'Salmon', 'Salmah'