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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: Japho</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/j/japho.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> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><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/19-46.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/j/japho.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> > Japho</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/j/japhlet's.htm" title="Japhlet's">◄</a> Japho <a href="/topical/naves/j/japho--a_city_of_the_tribe_of_dan.htm" title="Japho: A City of the Tribe of Dan">►</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="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#amt" title="American Tract Society Bible Dictionary">ATS</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</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>Introduction:</b> <br>Japho, also known as Joppa, is an ancient port city mentioned in the Bible. It holds historical and theological significance within the biblical narrative, serving as a backdrop for various events and figures. Japho is located on the Mediterranean coast, in the territory traditionally associated with the tribe of Dan.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>Japho is first mentioned in the context of the territorial boundaries of the tribe of Dan. In <a href="/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46</a>, the Berean Standard Bible states: "Me-jarkon and Rakkon, with the territory across from Japho." This reference situates Japho within the inheritance of Dan, highlighting its geographical importance.<br><br>The city is also noted in the account of Jonah. In <a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Jonah 1:3</a> , it is written: "But Jonah got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went aboard to sail for Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD." Here, Japho serves as the port from which Jonah attempts to escape God's command, illustrating its role as a significant maritime hub.<br><br>In the New Testament, Japho is mentioned in the account of Peter's vision and the subsequent conversion of Cornelius. <a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36-43</a> describes the events surrounding Peter's stay in Joppa, where he raises Tabitha (also known as Dorcas) from the dead. This miracle leads to many believing in the Lord. <a href="/acts/10-5.htm">Acts 10:5-6</a> further recounts the angel's instruction to Cornelius: "Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter. He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea." This passage underscores Japho's role as a pivotal location in the early Christian mission.<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Significance:</b> <br>Japho's strategic location as a port city made it a vital point of trade and travel in the ancient world. Its mention in the context of Jonah's flight and Peter's ministry highlights its accessibility and importance in biblical narratives.<br><br>Theologically, Japho represents a place of divine intervention and revelation. Jonah's attempt to flee from God's presence from Japho underscores the futility of escaping divine will, while Peter's vision and the subsequent conversion of Cornelius in Joppa mark a significant moment in the expansion of the early Church to include Gentiles. These events reflect God's sovereignty and the unfolding of His redemptive plan.<br><br><b>Archaeological Insights:</b> <br>Modern-day Jaffa, the site of ancient Japho, has yielded numerous archaeological findings that provide insight into its historical context. Excavations have uncovered remains from various periods, including Canaanite, Egyptian, and Israelite layers, attesting to its long-standing significance as a cultural and commercial center.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>Japho, or Joppa, is a city rich in biblical history and theological meaning. Its role as a port city facilitated key events in the biblical narrative, serving as a backdrop for accounts of obedience, divine intervention, and the spread of the Gospel.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Japho</span><p>fairness; comeliness<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Japho</span><p>(<i>beauty</i>). (<a href="/john/19-46.htm">John 19:46</a>) The Hebrew form for the better-known <a href="../j/joppa.htm">JOPPA, OR JAPHO</a>. (<a href="/2_chronicles/2-16.htm">2 Chronicles 2:16</a>; <a href="/ezra/3-7.htm">Ezra 3:7</a>; <a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Jonah 1:3</a>) In its modern garb it is <i>Yafa</i> .<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Japho</span><p>See <a href="../j/joppa.htm">JOPPA</a>. </p><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Beauty, a sea-port in Dan (<a href="/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46</a>); called Joppa (q.v.) in <a href="/2_chronicles/2-16.htm">2 Chronicles 2:16</a>; <a href="/ezra/3-7.htm">Ezra 3:7</a>; <a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Jonah 1:3</a>; and in New Testament. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">JAPHO</span><p>ja'-fo: the King James Version and the American Revised Version margin in <a href="/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46</a> for JOPPA (which see).<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2445.htm"><span class="l">2445. Ioppe -- Joppa, a city of Pal.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage Joppa (10). Joppa. Of Hebrew origin (Yapho); Joppe (ie <b>Japho</b>), a<br> place in Palestine -- Joppa. see HEBREW Yapho. (ioppe) -- 4 Occurrences. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2445.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3305.htm"><span class="l">3305. Yapho -- a seaport city of Pal.</span></a><br><b>...</b> NASB Word Usage Joppa (4). Japha, Joppa. Or Yaphow (Ezra 3:7) {yaw-fo'}; from yaphah;<br> beautiful; <b>Japho</b>, a place in Palestine -- Japha, Joppa. see HEBREW yaphah. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3305.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/j/japho.htm"><span class="l"><b>Japho</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>JAPHO</b>. ja'-fo: the King James Version and the American Revised Version margin<br> in Joshua 19:46 for JOPPA (which see). <b>...</b><b>Japho</b> (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/japho.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/joppa.htm"><span class="l">Joppa (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Beauty, a town in the portion of Dan (Joshua 19:46; AV, "<b>Japho</b>"), on a sandy promontory<br> between Caesarea and Gaza, and at a distance of 30 miles north-west <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/joppa.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/japhlet's.htm"><span class="l">Japhlet's (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/japhlet's.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mejarkon.htm"><span class="l">Mejarkon (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> found. Multi-Version Concordance Mejarkon (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:46 And<br> Mejarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before <b>Japho</b>. (KJV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mejarkon.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jar.htm"><span class="l">Jar (45 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jar.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/over-against.htm"><span class="l">Over-against (156 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> gone down to Arabah; (YLT). Joshua 19:46 and Me-Jarkon, and Rakkon, with<br> the border over-against <b>Japho</b>. (YLT). Joshua 22:11 And the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/over-against.htm - 38k</font><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">Japho (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/19-46.htm">Joshua 19:46</a></span><br />And Mejarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before <span class="boldtext">Japho</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV DBY WBS YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/j/japho.htm">Japho</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/japho--a_city_of_the_tribe_of_dan.htm">Japho: A City of the Tribe of Dan</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/joppa.htm">Joppa (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/japhlet's.htm">Japhlet's (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mejarkon.htm">Mejarkon (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jar.htm">Jar (45 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/over-against.htm">Over-against (156 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/j/japhlet's.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Japhlet's"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Japhlet's" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/j/japho--a_city_of_the_tribe_of_dan.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Japho: A City of the Tribe of Dan"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Japho: A City of the Tribe of Dan" /></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>