Haref (also called Hareph) is a person mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Judah in 1 Chronicles. He is described as the father (founder) of Beth-gader, a town in Judah. He was the son of Caleb through his concubine Ephrath (Ephrat).
Haref is part of the broader lineage of Caleb, son of Hezron, through Hur who was Ephrath's firstborn. This lineage established several towns in Judah.
Haref is regarded as the founder or patriarch of Beth-gader, a city in the territory of the tribe of Judah. This highlights his role in settling the promised land.
Together with Shobal (father of Kiriath-jearim) and Salma (father of Bethlehem), Haref formed one of three branches of Hur's descendants who founded important cities in Judah.