Bible Dictionary
ZEPHONITES
The Zephonites were a family or clan of Gad descended from Zephon, also called Ziphion in Genesis.
Definition
The Zephonites were a family or clan of Gad descended from Zephon. Zephon is called Ziphion in Genesis.
Biblical Usage
Numbers identifies the Zephonites among the descendants or families of Gad.
Historical Background
The name appears in related forms: Zephon in Numbers and Ziphion in Genesis.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ze'-fon-its, ze-fo'-nits (ha-tsphoni; ho Saphoni, Codex Alexandrinus omits): A family of Gadites descended from Zephon (Nu 26:15), who is called "Ziphion" in Ge 46:16.</p>