Shephatiah
Shephatiah, the son of Maacah, appointed as the ruler over the tribe of Simeon during David's reign.
The name Shephatiah means “the Lord that judges”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 27:16; only referred to as Shephatiah (שְׁפַטְיָהוּ); a son of Maacah.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- שְׁפַטְיָהוּShephatiah
Mentions
- These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;