Ruler of the Simeonites under David
Shephatiah
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 27:16.
שְׁפַטְיָהוּShephatiah
The name means “the Lord that judges.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Maacah
About Shephatiah Written by AI
Shephatiah, the son of Maacah, was the appointed ruler over the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King David, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:16. This passage lists the leaders of the tribes of Israel who served under David's administration. As the ruler of the Simeonites, Shephatiah would have been responsible for overseeing the affairs of his tribe and representing their interests before the king. This appointment highlights the organization and structure of David's kingdom, with each tribe having a designated leader to manage their specific concerns and maintain order within their territory.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Shephatiah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Judged of the Lord. (1.) A son of David by Abital (2 Sam. 3:4).
(2.) A Benjamite who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:5).
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(3.) A Simeonite prince in David’s time (1 Chr. 27:16).
(4.) One of Jehoshaphat’s sons (2 Chr. 21:2).
(5.) Ezra 2:4.
(7.) One of the princes who urged the putting of Jeremiah to death (Jer. 38:1-4).
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 27:16
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;
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