Japhleti
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Japhleti in the Bible?
The Japhletites were a clan mentioned in Joshua 16:3 as part of the territorial boundaries of the tribe of Ephraim.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Japhletites clarifies the specific geographic extent of the tribe of Ephraim and illustrates the complex internal organization of Israelite tribal lands.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Japhleti reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Japhleti in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Japhleti clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Joshua 16:3
Source Attribution
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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Japhleti." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/japhleti/