Japhlet was a son of Heber and a descendant of the tribe of Asher. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles in connection with the genealogies of Asher's descendants, who were known as skilled warriors and family leaders.
The descendants of Asher, including the lineage of Jaflet, were described as heads of families, skilled warriors, and prominent leaders. They were mustered for military service.
40All these were the descendants of Asher, heads of their fathers' houses, chosen men, mighty warriors, and chief among the leaders. The number enrolled for service in war was twenty-six thousand men.