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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Iphtah</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/i/iphtah.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/joshua/15-43.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/i/iphtah.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Iphtah</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/i/iphedeiah--a_benjamite.htm" title="Iphedeiah: A Benjamite">◄</a> Iphtah <a href="/topical/i/iphtahel.htm" title="Iphtahel">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Etymology and Meaning:</b> <br>The name "Iphtah" is derived from the Hebrew root "patah," meaning "to open" or "to set free." It is often translated as "he opens" or "he will open."<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>Iphtah is mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Joshua. It is listed as one of the towns in the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. The reference can be found in <a href="/joshua/15-43.htm">Joshua 15:43</a>: "Iphtah, Ashnah, Nezib."<br><br><b>Geographical Context:</b> <br>Iphtah is located in the Shephelah, the lowland region of ancient Judah. This area is characterized by its rolling hills and fertile valleys, making it suitable for agriculture and settlement. The Shephelah served as a buffer zone between the coastal plains occupied by the Philistines and the central highlands where the Israelites settled.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Significance:</b> <br>As a town within the territory of Judah, Iphtah would have been part of the tribal inheritance given to the descendants of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. The allocation of land to the tribes of Israel was a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and it played a crucial role in the establishment of the Israelite nation.<br><br>The towns and cities within Judah, including Iphtah, were integral to the defense and administration of the tribe's territory. They served as centers of local governance, trade, and religious life. The presence of such towns highlights the organized settlement patterns of the Israelites during the conquest and division of Canaan.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>The mention of Iphtah in the biblical narrative underscores the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs. The distribution of land to the tribes of Israel is a testament to God's covenantal relationship with His people. Each town and city, including Iphtah, represents a tangible expression of God's provision and care for the Israelites.<br><br>Furthermore, the allocation of land to the tribe of Judah holds particular significance in the biblical narrative, as Judah is the tribe from which King David and, ultimately, Jesus Christ, the Messiah, would come. The land of Judah, with its towns and cities, is thus central to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan throughout Scripture.<br><br><b>Archaeological Insights:</b> <br>While specific archaeological evidence for Iphtah is limited, the general region of the Shephelah has been the subject of extensive archaeological study. Excavations in the area have revealed insights into the daily life, culture, and religious practices of the ancient inhabitants. These findings contribute to a broader understanding of the historical context in which towns like Iphtah existed.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>Iphtah, though briefly mentioned in the biblical text, is part of the rich tapestry of Israel's history and heritage. Its inclusion in the territorial allotment of Judah reflects the broader themes of divine promise, covenant, and the unfolding of God's plan for His people.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">IPHTAH</span><p>if'-ta (yiphtach; the King James Version Jiphtah): A town in the Shephelah of Judah, named with Libnab, Ether and Ashan (<a href="/joshua/15-43.htm">Joshua 15:43</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3316.htm"><span class="l">3316. Yiphtach -- "He opens," a Gileadite, also a city of Judah</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from pathach Definition "He opens," a Gileadite, also a city of Judah<br> NASB Word Usage <b>Iphtah</b> (1), Jephthah (29). Jephthah, Jiphtah. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3316.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/i/iphtah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Iphtah</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>IPHTAH</b>. <b>...</b><b>Iphtah</b> (3 Occurrences). Joshua 15:43 <b>Iphtah</b>,<br> Ashnah, Nezib, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/iphtah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/iphtah-el.htm"><span class="l"><b>Iphtah</b>-el (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>Iphtah</b>-el. Iph'tahel, <b>Iphtah</b>-el. Ir . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia<br><b>IPHTAH</b>-EL. if'-ta-el (yiphtach-'el; the King James <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/iphtah-el.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/iphtahel.htm"><span class="l">Iphtahel (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>IPHTAH</b>-EL. if'-ta-el (yiphtach-'el; the King James Version Jiphtah-el): The valley<br> of <b>Iphtah</b>-el lay on the North border of Zebulun (Joshua 19:14, 27). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/iphtahel.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/el.htm"><span class="l">El (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Joshua 19:14 The border turned around it on the north to Hannathon; and it ended<br> at the valley of <b>Iphtah</b> El; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/el.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/north.htm"><span class="l">North (164 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Joshua 19:14 The border turned around it on the north to Hannathon; and it ended<br> at the valley of <b>Iphtah</b> El; (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/north.htm - 43k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kattath.htm"><span class="l">Kattath (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> kat'-ath (qaTTath): A city in the territory of Zebulun, named with <b>Iphtah</b>-el, Nahalel,<br> and Shimron (Joshua 19:15), perhaps to be identified with Kitron (Judges <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kattath.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nezib.htm"><span class="l">Nezib (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Nezib (1 Occurrence). Joshua 15:43 <b>Iphtah</b>, Ashnah,<br> Nezib, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nezib.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/neiel.htm"><span class="l">Neiel (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Joshua 19:27 It turned toward the sunrise to Beth Dagon, and reached to Zebulun,<br> and to the valley of <b>Iphtah</b> El northward to Beth Emek and Neiel. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/neiel.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/iphedeiah.htm"><span class="l">Iphedeiah (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/iphedeiah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ir.htm"><span class="l">Ir (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ir.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Iphtah (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/15-43.htm">Joshua 15:43</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Iphtah</span>, Ashnah, Nezib,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/19-14.htm">Joshua 19:14</a></span><br />The border turned around it on the north to Hannathon; and it ended at the valley of <span class="boldtext">Iphtah</span> El; <br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/19-27.htm">Joshua 19:27</a></span><br />It turned toward the sunrise to Beth Dagon, and reached to Zebulun, and to the valley of <span class="boldtext">Iphtah</span> El northward to Beth Emek and Neiel. It went out to Cabul on the left hand,<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/i/iphtah.htm">Iphtah</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/iph'tahel.htm">Iph'tahel (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/turns.htm">Turns (80 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/z/zeb'ulun.htm">Zeb'ulun (41 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nei'el.htm">Nei'el (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/iphtah.htm">Iphtah (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/han'nathon.htm">Han'nathon (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/boundary.htm">Boundary (83 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/i/iphedeiah--a_benjamite.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Iphedeiah: A Benjamite"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Iphedeiah: A Benjamite" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/i/iphtahel.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Iphtahel"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Iphtahel" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>