Descendant of David during the postexilic period
Shaphat
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 3:22.
שָׁפָטShaphat
The name means “judge.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Shemaiah
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Shaphat Written by AI
Shaphat, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:22, was a descendant of King David who lived during the postexilic period. He is listed in the genealogical records of David's descendants, specifically in the line of Solomon. Shaphat is identified as one of the sons of Shemaiah, who was a descendant of Zerubbabel, the leader of the first group of exiles who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon. The genealogical record in 1Chronicles 3 traces the royal line of David, demonstrating the continuity of his dynasty even after the exile. The mention of Shaphat and other descendants of David in this context highlights the importance of preserving the Davidic lineage and the ongoing significance of the Davidic covenant in the postexilic period. However, the text does not provide any specific details about Shaphat's life, his role, or his achievements.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Shaphat, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Judge. (1.) One of the spies. He represented the tribe of Simeon (Num. 13:5).
(2.) The father of Elisha (1 Kings 19:16-19).
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(3.) One of David’s chief herdsmen (1 Chr. 27:29).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 3:22
The six descendants of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.