kaph.to.ri denotes a masculine plural gentilic group named in genealogical lists and as displacing the Avvim.

The term is consistently a masculine plural gentilic designation: Genesis 10:14 and 1 Chronicles 1:12 place the group in lists, while Deuteronomy 2:23 names the same group as destroying the Avvim and settling in their place.

1. A named gentilic group · dominant

   All three occurrences use a masculine plural gentilic form. In Genesis 10:14 and 1 Chronicles 1:12, the APB renders the group within lists alongside Pathrusim and Casluhim; in Deuteronomy 2:23, the APB renders them as the group that came from Caphtor, destroyed the Avvim, and settled in their place.

   Genesis 10:141 Chronicles 1:12Deuteronomy 2:23

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term as “Caphtorim” in each cited verse. In Deuteronomy 2:23 it adds the group’s actions and origin in the verse’s translation.