חָפָא châphâʼ

Meaning

properly, to cover, i.e. (in a sinister sense) to act covertly

In the King James Version: do secretly.

Derivation: an orthographical variation of H2645 (חָפָה);

Where it is used

• 2 Kings 17:9 The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities.