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Zephon

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A son of Gad and ancestor of the Zephonite family.

Definition

Zephon was a son of Gad and the ancestor of the family called the Zephonites.

Biblical Usage

He is named in the census of the descendants of Gad.

Historical Background

Zephon is called Ziphion in another genealogical record.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(watch), the son of Gad, (Numbers 26:15) and ancestor of the family of the Zephonites. Called Ziphion In (Genesis 46:16) (B.C. 1706.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ze'-fon.</p><p>See ZIPHION.</p>
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