Shephatiah שְׁפַטְיָהוּ

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.