Shuppim
Shuppim was a Benjamite descendant, the son of Ir (or Iri), mentioned in the genealogy of Benjamin.
MaleTribe of Benjamin(?)Egypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 7:12; only referred to as Shuppim (שֻׁפִּים); son of Ir; a brother of Huppim and Maacah.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- שֻׁפִּיםShuppim
Mentions
- The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher.
- Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters.