Japhia
Japhia, a town on the border of Zebulun's territory.
The name Japhia means “enlightening; appearing”
PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A location only mentioned at Joshua 19:12; only referred to as Japhia (יָפִיעַ).
Location
- Identified as
- Yafa
- Certainty
- Likely (69% of scholarship) · 1 other possible location
- Coordinates
- 32.687° N, 35.275° E
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- יָפִיעַJaphia
Mentions
- From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia.