Son of Gad, progenitor of the Zephonites
Ziphion
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 46:16.
צִפְיוֹןZiphion
צְפוֹןZephon
צְפוֹנִיZephonite
Also called Zephon, Zephonite.
- Father
- Gad
- People
- Tribe of Gad
About Ziphion Written by AI
Ziphion, also known as Zephon, was a son of Gad, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob'). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Jacob's descendants who went down to Egypt during the time of Joseph (Genesis 46:16). Ziphion is also listed in the census of the Israelites taken in the wilderness of Sinai (Numbers 26:15), where he is identified as the ancestor of the Zephonite clan. The Zephonites were one of the families within the tribe of Gad, named after their progenitor Ziphion. The fact that the clan bore his name suggests that he was a significant figure in the lineage of Gad. However, no further details are provided about Ziphion's life or his role within the family. The mention of Ziphion in these genealogical records emphasizes the importance of family heritage and tribal identity among the Israelites.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 46:16
The sons of Gad: Ziphion, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, Eri, Arodi, and Areli.
- Numbers 26:15
These were the descendants of Gad by their clans: The Zephonite clan from Zephon, the Haggite clan from Haggi, the Shunite clan from Shuni,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.