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Japhia (Jos 19,12) – en by mentioned in 1 verse in the Bible

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Easton's Bible Dictionary

Japhia

Splendid. 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 Ho…

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Japhia (1)

ja-fi'-a, jaf'-i-a (yaphia`, perhaps "tall"; compare Arabic; Iephtha): (1) King of Lachish, one of the 5 "kings of the Amorites" who allied themselves together in an expedition against Gibeon on acco…

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Japhia (2)

ja-fi'-a, jaf'-i-a (yaphia`): A town on the southern boundary of Zebulun named with Chisloth-tabor and Daberath (Josh 19:12). It is represented by the modern Yafa, about 1 1/2 miles Southwest of Naza…

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