People of the Bible
Japhia
Years: 1451 BC – 1451 BC
The king of Lachish, who joined in the confederacy against Joshua ([Josh. 10:3](/josh#Josh.10.3)), and was defeated and slain. In one of the Amarna tablets he speaks of himself as king of Gezer. Called also Horam ([Josh. 10:33](/josh#Josh.10.33)).