Shaphat
Shaphat was the father of Elisha, the prophet who succeeded Elijah and performed many miracles during the reigns of the kings of Israel.
The name Shaphat means “judge”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books4 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Kings 19:16; only referred to as Shaphat (שָׁפָט); father of Elisha.
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Alternative names
- שָׁפָטShaphat
Mentions
- You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.
- So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him.
- But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.”
- He announced, “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if the head of Elisha son of Shaphat remains on his shoulders through this day!”