'Japhia' definitions:

Definition of 'japhia'

From: Easton
  • Japhia splendid.
  • 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).
  • One of the sons of David (2 Sam. 5:15), born in Jerusalem.
  • A town in the southern boundary of Zebulum (Josh. 19:12); now Yafa, 2 miles south-west of Nazareth.

Definition of 'japhia'

From: Hitchcock
  • Japhia, enlightening; appearing