Ziphron
Ziphron is a settlement mentioned in 1 verse. Its most likely location is Huwwarin. The name means “falsehood of a song; rejoicing.”
Where is Ziphron?
Approx. 34.2667, 37.0667 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Huwwarin | settlement | Medium |
| Zifran | settlement | Low |
| Al Zaafaraniyah | settlement | Low |
Ziphron in the Bible dictionary
Sweet odour, a city on the northern border of Palestine (Num. 34:9), south-east of Hamath.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.
Verses that mention Ziphron
- Numbers 34:9
And the border shall go on to Ziphron, and the goings out of it shall be at Hazar–enan: this shall be your north border.