Japhia Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Japhia, a town on the border of Zebulun's territory (Joshua 19:12).
Japhia
PlaceA town on the border of Zebulun
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Japhia
enlightening; appearing
- he יָפִיעַ · H3309H
- bg Яфия
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Japhia Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Japhia was a town located on the border of the territory allocated to the tribe of Zebulun (Joshua 19:12). It was situated in the northern part of Canaan, near Gath-hepher and Eth-kazin. The border of Zebulun's territory turned eastward from Japhia toward Gath-hepher and Eth-kazin, extending to Rimmon. Its location remains uncertain.
Japhia 3 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A town in the southern boundary of Zebulum (Josh. 19:12); now Yafa, 2 miles south-west of Nazareth.
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