Shuppim שֻׁפִּים
Benjamite descendant, son of Ir or Iri.
Who is Shuppim in the Bible?
Shuppim was a Benjamite descendant mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 7:12 and 7:15 as the son of Ir (also called Iri). He appears in the tribal genealogy of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, listed alongside his brother Huppim as descendants of Bela, who was Benjamin's firstborn son. Though little detail is provided about Shuppim's individual life or accomplishments, his inclusion in the official genealogy of Benjamin establishes his place in Israel's tribal heritage and demonstrates the biblical practice of preserving family lineages to document tribal identity and inheritance rights.
Biography
Shuppim is mentioned in 1Ch.7.12,15 as a descendant of Benjamin, specifically the son of Ir (or Iri). The genealogy in this passage traces the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Shuppim is listed along with his brother Huppim as the sons of Ir, who was a descendant of Bela, the firstborn of Benjamin.
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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 7:12
"The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher."
- 1 Chronicles 7:15
"Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שֻׁפִּים |