Atomic Bible

Son of David, born in Jerusalem

Japhia

Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 5:15.

יָפִיעַJaphia

The name means “enlightening; appearing.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

Father
David
Mother
Jerusalem wives
Brothers and sisters
Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah, Shephatiah, Ithream, Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Elishama, Eliada, Eliphelet, Tamar, Elpelet, Nogah, Jerimoth
People
Tribe of Judah

About Japhia Written by AI

Japhia is mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:15 and 1 Chronicles 3:7 and 1 Chronicles 14:6 as one of the sons born to King David in Jerusalem. He was born after David had conquered the city and established it as his capital. Japhia's mother is not named, but he was one of several children born to David through his various wives. The Bible does not provide any further information about Japhia's life, his relationship with his father or siblings, or any roles he may have played in the royal court. His inclusion in the lists of David's sons emphasizes the importance of family lineage and the growth of David's household during his reign in Jerusalem.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Japhia, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Splendid. (1.) 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).

(2.) One of the sons of David (2 Sam. 5:15), born in Jerusalem.

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(3.) A town in the southern boundary of Zebulum (Josh. 19:12); now Yafa, 2 miles south-west of Nazareth.

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 2 Samuel 5:15

    Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,

  2. 1 Chronicles 3:7

    Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

  3. 1 Chronicles 14:6

    Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.