Bible Dictionary
Taphon
Taphon was a city in Judea fortified by Bacchides during the Maccabean period. It may have been the same place as Beth-tappuah.
Definition
Taphon was a city in Judea that Bacchides fortified during the Maccabean period. It has been proposed that the place was the Beth-tappuah of the Old Testament.
Biblical Usage
Taphon is mentioned in the account of Bacchides’ fortification of Judean cities in 1 Maccabees.
Historical Background
The identification with Beth-tappuah is presented as probable rather than certain.
Scripture References
1Macc 9:50
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
one of the cities in Judea fortified by Bacchides. 1 Macc. 9:50. It is probably the Beth-tappuah of the Old Testament.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ta'-fon</p><p>See TEPHON.</p>