Lexical Definition
יִשְׁפָּה Yishpâh (yish-paw') Ishpah N:N-M-P
perhaps from שָׁפָה; he will scratch
Ispah.
- § Ispah = "He is bare"
- Jishpah, an Israelite
1) a Benjamite of the family of Beriah and one of the heads of his tribe
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיִשְׁפָּ֛ה | and Ishpah | 1Chr.8.16 |
| Ιεσφά | Ispah | LXX.1Chr.8.16 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.16
- son of: Beriah (בְּרִיעָה)
- brother of: Arad (עֲרָד), Ahio (אַחְיוֹ), Shashak (שָׁשַׁק), Jeremoth (יְרִימוֹת), Zebadiah (זְבַדְיָה), Eder (עֶדֶר), Michael (מִיכָאֵל) and Joha (יוֹחָא)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִשְׁפָּה proper name, masculine in Benjamin 1Chr 8:16, Σαφαν, ᵐ5L Ιεσφα. — יָָֽשְׁפֶה see above
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:16 |
Profile
Male • Son of Beriah • Descendant of Benjamin through Beriah.
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Ishpah was a descendant of Benjamin through Beriah (1Ch.8.16).
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.16;
- only referred to as Ishpah יִשְׁפָּה;
- son of Beriah בְּרִיעָה;
- a brother of Arad עֲרָד, Ahio אַחְיוֹ, Shashak שָׁשַׁק, Jeremoth יְרִימוֹת, Zebadiah זְבַדְיָה, Eder עֶדֶר, Michael מִיכָאֵל and Joha יוֹחָא.
Ishpah is mentioned in a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8:16. He is listed as one of the sons of Beriah, who was a descendant of Benjamin through Elpaal.
The genealogy in this chapter focuses on the descendants of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem and the surrounding areas. Ishpah's mention helps to establish the family connections and the continuity of the Benjamite lineage.
No additional information is given about Ishpah's life, occupation, or role within the clan. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to highlight the importance of family records and the preservation of tribal heritage among the Israelites.
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