Chephirah
LocationsGeographical Setting
Chephirah was a Canaanite city-state located in the hill country of Benjamin, identified with the modern archaeological site of Khirbet el-Qefira.
What is the meaning of Chephirah in the Bible?
Chephirah was an ancient settlement inhabited by the Hivites, closely associated with the confederation of Gibeon, Hebron, and Kirjath-jearim, and subsequently allocated to the tribal territory of Benjamin.
SIGNIFICANCE
The mention of Chephirah in the Book of Joshua provides specific geographical context for the treaty narrative, helping readers visualize the political landscape and territorial divisions of the early Israelite settlement period.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.