Japhia Summary
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Japhia was the king of Lachish, one of the Amorite cities defeated by Joshua.
King of Lachish during the conquest of the Land (JOS 10:3)
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Japhia
enlightening; appearing
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Japhia
· Also called · H3309 none · JOS 10:3 [perhaps] may the deity shine
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King of Lachish
· Title · H4428, H3923 G935, none · JOS 10:3 king of Lachish
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יָפִ֧יעַ
yafiya · H3309 · JOS 10:3 [perhaps] may the deity shine
- he יָפִיעַ · H3309G
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מֶֽלֶךְ־לָכִ֛ישׁ
melek lakhiysh · Title · H4428, H3923 · JOS 10:3 king of Lachish
- el Ιεφθα Iephtha · none · JOS 10:3
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βασιλέα Λαχις
basiléa Laxis · Title · G935, none · JOS 10:3 king of Lachish
- bg Яфия
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Japhia Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Japhia is mentioned in Jos 10:3 as the king of Lachish, one of the Amorite cities that formed an alliance against the Israelites during the conquest of Canaan. When the people of Gibeon made a peace treaty with Israel, Japhia joined forces with Adoni-Zedek, king of Jerusalem, and three other Amorite kings to attack Gibeon. In response, Joshua and the Israelite army came to Gibeon's defense and, with the help of God, defeated the Amorite kings and their armies (Jos 10:1-27). Lachish, along with the other Amorite cities, was conquered by Joshua and the Israelites. The text does not provide any further details about Japhia's life or his fate after the battle.
Japhia 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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).
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