Horite chief, son of Shobal
Shepho
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:23.
שְׁפוֹShepho
שְׁפִיShepho
The name means “desert.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Shobal
- People
- Edom
About Shepho Written by AI
Shepho was a Horite chief mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:40 and Genesis 36:23. He was the son of Shobal and lived in the land of Seir, which was later inhabited by the Edomites. The Horites were the original inhabitants of Seir before the descendants of Esau (the Edomites) displaced them. Shepho is listed among the chiefs of the Horites, indicating his position of authority within their tribal structure. These genealogical records provide insight into the early inhabitants of the region and their leadership.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 36:23
These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
- 1 Chronicles 1:40
The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.