Japhia

A king, before Israel's Monarchy · Canaan · named in 1 verse

the name means bright Strong's Lexicon

Japhia was the king of Lachish, one of the Amorite cities defeated by Joshua.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

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).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Joshua 10:3.

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Verses that name Japhia

Joshua 10:3 Therefore Adoni-zedek king of Jerusalem sent word to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of Jarmuth, Japhia king of Lachish, and Debir king of Eglon, saying,