Zaphon
צָפוֹן/ZAY-fon/
“North or hidden”
Summary
A city in the territory of Gad, east of the Jordan River, associated with the conflict with Ephraim during Jephthah's judgeship.
☩Location
Zaphon was one of the cities given to the tribe of Gad when the land east of the Jordan was divided among the tribes. It was located in the Jordan valley and is mentioned in connection with the Ephraimites' complaint to Jephthah after his victory over Ammon.
Key verses:Joshua 13:27Judges 12:1
Related Verses1 mention
Joshua· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Zaphon," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Zaphon," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).