Shephatiah שְׁפַטְיָהוּ
Son of David and Abital
Who is Shephatiah in the Bible?
Shephatiah was the fifth son of King David, born to David and his wife Abital while David was reigning in Hebron, as recorded in 2 Samuel 3:4 and 1 Chronicles 3:3. He was one of six sons born to David in Hebron, each by a different wife, and his birth occurred before David's kingship extended over all Israel and Jerusalem became the capital. Beyond the record of his birth and lineage within the royal family, the Bible provides no further details about Shephatiah's life, accomplishments, or role in the kingdom. His mention in scripture primarily serves to document the expansion of David's household and the fulfillment of God's covenant with David regarding his descendants.
Biography
Shephatiah was the fifth son of King David, born to him and his wife Abital during his reign in Hebron, as mentioned in 2Sa.3.4 and 1Ch.3.3. He was born before David's ascension to the throne over all Israel and the establishment of Jerusalem as the capital. Shephatiah is listed among David's six sons born in Hebron, along with Amnon, Chileab (Daniel), Absalom, Adonijah, and Ithream. Each of these sons was born to a different wife of David. Beyond his birth and lineage, no other details are provided about Shephatiah's life or any significant role he may have played in the kingdom.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Amnon Tribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's firstborn son, killed by AbsalomView full profile →
- Chileab Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Abigail the CarmelitessView full profile →
- Absalom Tribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne.View full profile →
- Adonijah MaleLevite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the LawView full profile →
- Ithream Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in Hebron to Eglah.View full profile →
- Shammua Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Shobab Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- Nathan Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Bathsheba, ancestor of Jesus.View full profile →
- Solomon Tribe of JudahKing of JudahSon of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom.View full profile →
- Ibhar Tribe of JudahDavid's sonOne of King David's sons born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Elishua Tribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Nepheg Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of King David, born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Japhia Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Elishama Tribe of JudahSon of JekamiahA descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Eliada Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Eliphelet Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- Tamar Tribe of JudahDavid's daughterDavid's daughter, raped by her half-brother AmnonView full profile →
- Elpelet Tribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Nogah Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of DavidView full profile →
- Jerimoth MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 3:4
"his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital;"
1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:3
"the fifth was Shephatiah by Abital; and the sixth was Ithream by his wife Eglah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁפַטְיָהוּ |