Lexical Definition
שָׁפָט Shâphâṭ (shaw-fawt') Shaphat N:N-M-P
from שָׁפַט; judge
Shaphat.
- § Shaphat = "judged" or "he hath judged"
- Shaphat, the name of four Israelites
1) son of Hori and the prince of Simeon chosen to spy out the promised land
2) father of the prophet Elisha
3) a Judaite, son of Shemaiah and descendant of Zerubbabel in the royal line of Judah
4) a chief of the tribe of Gad
5) son of Adlai and chief herdsman for David over the herds in the valleys
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְשָׁפָ֖ט | and Shaphat | 1Chr.5.12 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.12
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שָׁפָט proper name, masculine (he hath judged); — usually Σαφατ[θ]:
1. father of Elilsha 1Kgs 19:16; 1Kgs 19:19; 2Kgs 3:11; 2Kgs 6:31.
2. prince of Simeon Num 13:5.
3. grandson of Zerubbabel 1Chr 3:22.
4. Gaddite chief 1Chr 5:12 (Σαβατ, Σαφαμ [ν]).
5. herdsman of David 1Chr 27:29 (Σωφαν, A Σωφατ, ᵐ5L Σαφατ).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Numbers | 13:5 |
| 1 Kings | 19:16 · 19:19 |
| 2 Kings | 3:11 · 6:31 |
| 1 Chronicles | 3:22 · 5:12 · 27:29 |
Profile
Male • From Gad • Gadite leader during the reign of Jotham
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shaphat was a leader of the Gadites who lived in Bashan during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah.
- A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.12;
- only referred to as Shaphat שָׁפָט.
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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