JAPHIA

Japhia. Japhia
Splendid. (1.) The king of Lachish, who joined in the confederacy against Joshua (Josh. 10:3), and was defeated and slain. In one of the Amarna tablets he speaks of himself as king of Gezer. Called also Horam (Josh. 10:33).

(2.) One of the sons of David (2 Sam. 5:15), born in Jerusalem.

(3.) A town in the southern boundary of Zebulum (Josh. 19:12); now Yafa, 2 miles south-west of Nazareth.

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Japhia. enlightening; appearing

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JAPHIA. 1. King of Lachish Jos 10:3 2. A town of Zebulun Jos 19:12 3. A son of David 2Sa 5:15; 1Ch 3:7; 14:6