From an unused noun [denoting a place in Palestine]
from an unused noun (denoting a place in Palestine; from an unused root of uncertain meaning); an Ophnite (collectively) or inhabitants of Ophen:—Ophni.
Outline
Ophni = "mouldy"
a town of Benjamin located 2.5 (4.5 km) miles northwest of Bethel; modern 'Jifna'