Bible Dictionary
Ziphion
A son of Gad, also called Zephon.
Definition
Ziphion was a son of Gad. He is also called Zephon in another biblical form of the name.
Biblical Usage
Ziphion is listed among the sons of Gad in Genesis 46:18, while the corresponding name Zephon appears in Numbers 26:15.
Historical Background
The supplied material associates the name with the idea of gazing, though the meaning is marked as uncertain.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
son of Gad (Genesis 46:18) elsewhere called Zephon.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>zif'-i-on (tsiphyon, "gaze" (?) (BDB)): A "son" of Gad (Ge 46:16) = "Zephon" of Nu 26:15.</p><p>See ZAPHON; ZEPHONITES.</p>