Lexical Definition
יִשְׁפָּן Yishpân (yish-pawn') Ishpan N:N-M-P
probably from the same as שָׁפָן; he will hide
Ishpan.
- § Ishpan = "he hides"
- Jishpan, an Israelite
1) a Benjamite of the family of Shashak
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיִשְׁפָּ֥ן | and Ishpan | 1Chr.8.22 |
| Ιεσφάν | Ishpan | LXX.1Chr.8.22 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.22
- son of: Shashak (שָׁשַׁק)
- brother of: Eber (עֵבֵר), Eliel (אֱלִיאֵל), Abdon (עַבְדוֹן), Zichri (זִכְרִי), Hanan (חָנָן), Hananiah (חֲנַנְיָה), Elam (עֵילָם), Anthothijah (עַנְתֹתִיָּה), Iphdeiah (יִפְדְּיָה) and Penuel (פְּנוּאֵל)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִשְׁפָּן proper name, masculine in Benjamin 1Chr 8:22 Ισφαν, A Εσφαν, ᵐ5L Ιεσφαν.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 8:22 |
Profile
Male • Son of Shashak • Descendant of Benjamin through Shashak.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ishpan was a descendant of Benjamin through Shashak (1Ch.8.22).
- A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.22;
- only referred to as Ishpan יִשְׁפָּן;
- son of Shashak שָׁשַׁק;
- a brother of Eber עֵבֵר, Eliel אֱלִיאֵל, Abdon עַבְדוֹן, Zichri זִכְרִי, Hanan חָנָן, Hananiah חֲנַנְיָה, Elam עֵילָם, Anthothijah עַנְתֹתִיָּה, Iphdeiah יִפְדְּיָה and Penuel פְּנוּאֵל.
Ishpan is mentioned briefly in a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8:22. He is listed as one of the sons of Shashak, who was a descendant of Benjamin through Beriah and Elpaal.
The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several prominent Benjamite families, particularly those who lived in Jerusalem and the surrounding areas. Ishpan's mention helps to establish the family connections and the continuity of the Benjamite lineage.
No other details are provided about Ishpan's life, occupation, or role within the clan. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to demonstrate the importance of family records and the preservation of tribal heritage among the Israelites.
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