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) |
|---|---|---|
| שְׁפַטְיָ֣ה | Shephatiah | Jer.38.1 |
Extended Information
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 • Son of Mattan • Official during King Zedekiah's reign
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shephatiah, the son of Mattan, an official during King Zedekiah's reign who opposed Jeremiah.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.38.1;
- only referred to as Shephatiah שְׁפַטְיָה;
- a son of Mattan מַתָּן.
Shephatiah, the son of Mattan, was an official during the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah, as mentioned in Jeremiah 38:1. Along with other officials named Gedaliah, Jucal, and Pashhur, Shephatiah heard the words that Jeremiah was speaking to the people, urging them to surrender to the Babylonians to save their lives. The officials, including Shephatiah, reported Jeremiah's words to King Zedekiah and accused the prophet of discouraging the soldiers and the people. They requested permission to put Jeremiah to death, which the king granted. This incident highlights Shephatiah's opposition to Jeremiah's prophetic message and his role in the persecution of the prophet.
All entries for Shephatiah: שְׁפַטְיָה
Related Profiles:
- Mattan (father)