Niphis
LocationsGeographical Setting
Niphis is a place name listed among the settlements of the returning exiles in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
What is the meaning of Niphis in the Bible?
Niphis appears in Ezra 2:25 and Nehemiah 7:29 as a settlement inhabited by 328 individuals, likely corresponding to the location named Nebo mentioned in Ezra 2:29 and Nehemiah 7:33.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Niphis as a variant or duplicate entry for Nebo clarifies the census records of the post-exilic community, aiding in the reconstruction of the geographic distribution of Judean returnees.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Niphis held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Niphis in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Niphis clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:25Nehemiah 7:29Ezra 2:29Nehemiah 7:33
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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
"Niphis." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/niphis/