Ziphron was a place on the northern border of the Promised Land .
Ziphron is mentioned in the Bible as a place on the northern border of the Promised Land (Num.34.9). It is listed between Zedad and Hazar-enan in the description of the boundaries of the land that the Israelites were to inherit. However, no other details are provided about its history or exact location.
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Sweet odour, a city on the northern border of Palestine (Num. 34:9), south-east of Hamath.
falsehood of a song; rejoicing
ZI'PHRON, or ZIPH'RON (sweet odor), a city on the northern frontier of the dominions of Israel. Num 34:9. There is a place called Zaferaneh on the road from Hums (Emesa) to Hamah (Hamath), and about six hours' journey south-southeast of the latter, which may be the ancient Ziphron.
ZI'PHRON, or ZIPH'RON (sweet odor), a city on the northern frontier of the dominions of Israel. Num 34:9. There is a place called Zaferaneh on the road from Hums (Emesa) to Hamah (Hamath), and about six hours' journey south-southeast of the latter, which may be the ancient Ziphron.
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continue to Ziphron, and end at Hazar-enan. This will be your boundary on the north.
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