Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
(
Acts 7:43; R.V., "Rephan"). In
Amos 5:26 the Heb.
Chiun (q.v.) is rendered by the LXX. "Rephan," and this name is adopted by Luke in his narrative of the Acts. These names represent the star-god Saturn or Moloch.