King James Version
2 Samuel 5:15 in the King James Version says “Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,” — study this verse from 2 Samuel chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,”
2 Samuel 5:15 · KJV
And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.
And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammua, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon,
Ibhar also, and Elishua, and Nepheg, and Japhia,
And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.
But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold.
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“and Japhia”
H3309japhia, the name of a canaanite, an israelite, and a place in palestine
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