Shephatiah שְׁפַטְיָהוּ
Ruler of the Simeonites under David
Who is Shephatiah in the Bible?
Shephatiah, the son of Maacah, was appointed as the ruler over the tribe of Simeon during King David's reign, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 27:16. As one of the tribal leaders listed in David's administrative structure, Shephatiah held responsibility for overseeing the affairs of the Simeonites and representing their interests before the king. His appointment reflects the organized system of governance that David established, with each of the twelve tribes assigned a designated leader to manage their concerns and maintain order within their territory. This administrative arrangement demonstrates how David's kingdom was structured to balance centralized royal authority with tribal autonomy and representation.
Biography
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.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:16
"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;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁפַטְיָהוּ |