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) |
|---|---|---|
| שָׁפָ֖ט | Shaphat | 1Chr.27.29 |
Extended Information
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 • Son of Adlai • Overseer of David's herds in the valleys
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shaphat, the son of Adlai, was appointed by King David as the overseer of his herds that grazed in the valleys.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.29;
- only referred to as Shaphat שָׁפָט;
- a son of Adlai עַדְלַי.
Shaphat, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:29, was an official in King David's administration who was responsible for overseeing the royal herds that grazed in the valleys. He is identified as the son of Adlai, but no further details about his family background are provided. As the overseer of the herds in the valleys, Shaphat would have been in charge of managing the livestock, ensuring their well-being, and organizing their grazing and care. The valleys likely refer to the fertile lowlands of Israel, which were suitable for grazing cattle and other livestock. Shaphat's appointment to this position indicates that he possessed the necessary skills and trustworthiness to manage this important aspect of the king's property. The mention of Shaphat in the context of David's administrative organization highlights the king's efforts to establish a well-structured and efficient system for managing his assets and resources.
All entries for Shaphat: שָׁפָט
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- Adlai (father)