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Japhia
Japhia in the Bible — King of Lachish during the conquest of the Land (JOS 10:3). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “enlightening; appearing”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 2 names
Names & Labels (2)
Japhiaproper name
- Hebrew
- יָפִ֧יעַ
- Transliteration
- yafiya
- Meaning
- [perhaps] may the deity shine
- Greek
- Ιεφθα
- Reference
- JOS 10:3
- Strong's
- H3309
King of Lachishtitle
- Hebrew
- מֶֽלֶךְ־לָכִ֛ישׁ
- Transliteration
- melek lakhiysh
- Meaning
- king of Lachish
- Greek
- βασιλέα Λαχις
- Reference
- JOS 10:3
- Strong's
- H4428, H3923
Notes
King of Lachish
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Japhia in the Bible?
Japhia is described in the Bible as King of Lachish during the conquest of the Land (JOS 10:3).
What does the name Japhia mean?
The name Japhia means “enlightening; appearing” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.