Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
ZI'PHRON, or ZIPH'RON (sweet odor), a city on the northern frontier of the dominions of Israel. Num 34:9. There is a place called Zaferaneh on the road from Hums (Emesa) to Hamah (Hamath), and about six hours' journey south-southeast of the latter, which may be the ancient Ziphron.