Gadite leader during the reign of Jotham
Shaphat
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 5:12.
שָׁפָטShaphat
The name means “judge.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- People
- Tribe of Gad
About Shaphat Written by AI
Shaphat, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:12, was a leader of the Gadites who lived in the region of Bashan. He is described as the second in rank among the Gadites during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah. The Gadites were one of the Israelite tribes that settled on the east side of the Jordan River, and Bashan was a fertile area known for its lush pastures and well-fed livestock. Shaphat's position as a leader suggests that he held a significant role in the governance and organization of the Gadites in Bashan. The text does not provide any specific details about Shaphat's actions or achievements as a leader. However, his mention in the context of the genealogical records of the Gadites highlights the importance of tribal leadership and the role of the Gadites in the history of Israel.
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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 5:12
Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.