Shephatiah שְׁפַטְיָהוּ
Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem
Who is Shephatiah in the Bible?
Shephatiah was a Benjamite who lived in Jerusalem and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:8 as one of the inhabitants of the city after the Babylonian exile. He was a descendant of Jeroham and belonged to the tribe of Benjamin, which traditionally inhabited the area surrounding Jerusalem. His inclusion in the genealogical record of those who resettled Jerusalem indicates his role as part of the community that rebuilt Jewish life in the land following the exile. Though little else is recorded about him individually, Shephatiah represents the faithful Benjamites who returned to restore their homeland and religious practices.
Biography
Shephatiah is mentioned in 1Ch.9.8 as one of the Benjamites who lived in Jerusalem. He is described as a descendant of Jeroham. This passage lists the inhabitants of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, indicating that Shephatiah was among those who resettled in the city. Being a Benjamite, he belonged to one of the tribes of Israel that had traditionally inhabited the area around Jerusalem.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:8
"Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁפַטְיָהוּ |