David's son living at the time of United Monarchy
Japhia was one of King David's sons, born to him in Jerusalem.
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Japhia is mentioned in 2Sa.5.15 and 1Ch.3.7 and 1Ch.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.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3309
Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,
Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,
Names, family links and references: STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Short descriptions were drafted with AI assistance by STEPBible. Family links follow STEPBible’s scholarly decisions where genealogies are ambiguous.