Lexical Definition

‎שָׁפָם‎ Shâphâm (shaw-fawm') Shapham ^N:N-M-P
formed like ‎שְׁפָם‎; baldly

Shapham.

• § Shapham = "bold"
• Shapham, an Israelite

1) a subchief of the tribe of Gad in the land of Bashan

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

‎שָׁפָם‎ proper name, masculine in Gad 1Chr 5:12 ᵐ5^B Σαβατ, A Σαφαμ, ᵐ5^L Σαφαν.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • From Gad • Gadite leader during the reign of Jotham

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shapham was a leader of the Gadites who lived in Gilead 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 Shapham שָׁפָם.

Shapham, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:12, was a leader of the Gadites who lived in the land of Gilead. He is described as the chief of 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, in the region known as Gilead. They were known for their bravery and military prowess. Shapham's position as a chief suggests that he held a leadership role within the tribe and was responsible for the well-being and organization of the Gadites in Gilead. The text does not provide any specific details about Shapham'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.

All entries for Shapham: שָׁפָם