Lexical Definition
שְׁפַטְיָה Shᵉphaṭyâh (shef-at-yaw') Shephatiah N:N-M-P
or שְׁפַטְיָהוּ Shᵉphaṭyâhûw (shef-at-yaw'-hoo); from שָׁפַט and יָהּ; Jah has judged
Shephatiah.
- § Shephatiah = "Jehovah has judged"
- Shephatjah, the name of ten Israelites
1) a son of David by Abital; David's 5th son
2) head of a family of exiles returning from Babylon with Zerubbabel
3) another head of a family of exiles returning from Babylon with Zerubbabel
4) a Judaite, son of Mahalaleel and father of Amariah
5) a prince of Judah, son of Mattan and one of the counsellors who advised king Zedekiah of Judah to kill the prophet Jeremiah
6) the Haruphite, one of David's mighty warriors who joined him at Ziklag
7) son of Maachah and prince of the tribe of Simeon in the time of David
8) son of king Jehoshaphat of Judah and brother to his successor Jehoram
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וּשְׁפַטְיָ֖הוּ | and Shephatiah | 1Chr.12.5 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.5
Brown-Driver-Briggs
שְׁפַטְיָה(וּׅ proper name, masculine (׳י judged, vindicated); — usu, Σαφατια(ς):
1. יָה-:
a. fifth son of David 2Sam 3:4 = 1Chr 3:3 (Σαβατεια, A Σαφαθια, ᵐ5L Σαφατιας).
b. contemporary of Jeremiah Jer 38:1 (B Σαφανιας).
c. man of Judah Neh 11:4.
d. chiefs of families of restoration: (1) Ezra 2:4 = Neh 7:9; Ezra 8:8 (2) Ezra 2:57 = Neh 7:59.
e. Benjamite 1Chr 9:8.
2. יָהוּ-:
a. son of Jehosh. 2Chr 21:2.
b. hero of David 1Chr 12:5.
c. Simeonite 1Chr 27:16.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 3:4 |
| 1 Chronicles | 3:3 · 9:8 · 12:5 · 27:16 |
| 2 Chronicles | 21:2 |
| Ezra | 2:4 · 2:57 · 8:8 |
| Nehemiah | 7:9 · 7:59 · 11:4 |
| Jeremiah | 38:1 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Benjamite warrior who joined David
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shephatiah, a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag while he was hiding from Saul.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.5;
- only referred to as Shephatiah שְׁפַטְיָה.
Shephatiah was a Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag while David was hiding from King Saul, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 12:5. He is listed among the Benjamites who were described as brave warriors, expert with the bow, and able to shoot arrows or sling stones right-handed or left-handed. These skilled warriors aligned themselves with David and provided him with valuable military support during his time of exile and conflict with Saul. Shephatiah's presence among David's followers demonstrates the loyalty and courage of those who rallied around the future king.
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