Japhia
   splendid. (1.) The king of Lachish, who joined in the
   confederacy against Joshua (Josh. 10:3), and was defeated and
   slain. In one of the Amarna tablets he speaks of himself as king
   of Gezer. Called also Horam (Josh. 10:33).
   
     (2.) One of the sons of David (2 Sam. 5:15), born in
   Jerusalem.
   
     (3.) A town in the southern boundary of Zebulum (Josh. 19:12);
   now Yafa, 2 miles south-west of Nazareth.
   

Japhia, enlightening; appearing