The meaning of Chephirah in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)ke-fi'-ra (ha-kephirah; Codex Vaticanus, Kapheira (Jos. 9); Codex Alexandrinus has Chepheira, Codex Vaticanus has kai Pheira (Jos. 18)): One of the cities of the Hivites who by guile made alliance with Israel (Joshua 9:17). It was in the lot of Benjamin (Joshua 18:26), and was reoccupied after the return from Babylon (Ezra 2:25; Nehemiah 7:29). It is represented by the modern Kefireh, to the Southwest of Gibeon, and North of Karyat el-'Anab. It stands on high ground, with many ancient remains.
See more on the meaning of Chephirah in the Bible:
Chephirah {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Chephirah {Hitchcock's Bible Name}
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