Shaphat
Shaphat was a leader of the Gadites who lived in Bashan during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah.
The name Shaphat means “judge”
MaleTribe of GadDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man from the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 5:12; only referred to as Shaphat (שָׁפָט).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- שָׁפָטShaphat
Mentions
- Joel was the chief, Shapham the second, then Jaanai and Shaphat, who lived in Bashan.