Shephatiah Summary
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Shephatiah, the son of Maacah, appointed as the ruler over the tribe of Simeon during David's reign.
chief officer for the Simeonites, son of Maacah (1CH 27:16)
Lineage: Maachah › Shephatiah
Names
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en
Shephatiah
the Lord that judges
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Shephatiah
· Also called · H8203 none · 1CH 27:16 y-h-v-h has judged
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he
שְׁפַטְיָה
shəfatəyah · H8203 · 1CH 27:16 y-h-v-h has judged
- he שְׁפַטְיָהוּ · H8203J
- el Σαφατιας Saphatias · none · 1CH 27:16
- bg Сафатия
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SDA Books (2)
Awaiting permission to publishLinked through an explicitly cited Bible passage
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EGW SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 Ellen Gould White · EN · 4 related paragraphs
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 3 3SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 9 bibliographic references from the official index
Family of origin
- Father: Maachah
- Mother: Unknown
Shephatiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Shephatiah, the son of Maacah, was the appointed ruler over the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King David, as mentioned in 1Ch 27:16. This passage lists the leaders of the tribes of Israel who served under David's administration. As the ruler of the Simeonites, Shephatiah would have been responsible for overseeing the affairs of his tribe and representing their interests before the king. This appointment highlights the organization and structure of David's kingdom, with each tribe having a designated leader to manage their specific concerns and maintain order within their territory.
Shephatiah 3 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Simeonite prince in David’s time (1 Chr. 27:16).
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