Shaphat

Shaphat was a descendant of King David who lived during the postexilic period, as recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles.

The name Shaphat means “judge”

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Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 3:22; only referred to as Shaphat (שָׁפָט); son of Shemaiah; a brother of Hattush, Igal, Bariah and Neariah.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Shemaiah
Siblings: Bariah Hattush Igal Neariah

Alternative names

שָׁפָטShaphat

Mentions

1 Chronicles 3:22
The six descendants of Shecaniah were Shemaiah and his sons: Hattush, Igal, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.