Shephati'ah is a biblical figure whose name means "Yahweh has judged" or "Yahweh judges." This name appears several times in the Old Testament, referring to different individuals across various contexts. Each mention of Shephati'ah provides insight into the historical and spiritual narrative of the Israelites.

1. Shephati'ah, Son of David: Shephati'ah is listed as one of the sons of King David. He was born in Jerusalem to David's wife Abital. In 2 Samuel 3:4 , it states, "the fifth was Shephati'ah the son of Abital." This mention places Shephati'ah among the royal lineage, though little else is detailed about his life or role in the kingdom.

2. Shephati'ah, Son of Maachah: Another Shephati'ah is noted as the son of Maachah, a descendant of the tribe of Simeon. In 1 Chronicles 27:16 , he is mentioned as a leader of the Simeonites during the reign of King David: "Over the Simeonites: Shephati'ah son of Maachah." This reference highlights his leadership role within the tribal structure of Israel.

3. Shephati'ah, Son of Mattan: In the time of the prophet Jeremiah, Shephati'ah son of Mattan is mentioned as one of the officials who opposed Jeremiah. In Jeremiah 38:1 , it is recorded, "Now Shephati'ah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jehucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malchijah heard the words that Jeremiah was speaking to all the people." This Shephati'ah was part of the group that sought to silence Jeremiah, reflecting the political and religious tensions of the period.

4. Shephati'ah, Ancestor of Returned Exiles: In the post-exilic period, a family named after Shephati'ah is listed among those who returned from Babylonian captivity. Ezra 2:4 notes, "the descendants of Shephati'ah, 372." This mention underscores the continuity of the Shephati'ah lineage and their role in the restoration of Jerusalem and the temple.

5. Shephati'ah, Son of Mahalalel: In Nehemiah 11:4 , Shephati'ah is mentioned as a descendant of Judah: "And some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem: From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephati'ah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez." This reference places Shephati'ah within the genealogical framework of those who resettled Jerusalem, emphasizing the restoration efforts after the exile.

The various individuals named Shephati'ah in the Bible illustrate the diverse roles and historical contexts in which they lived. From royal lineage to tribal leadership, opposition to prophetic voices, and participation in the return from exile, the name Shephati'ah is woven into the fabric of Israel's history, reflecting the complexities and challenges faced by the people of God throughout the biblical narrative.Shephati'ah (12 Occurrences)

2 Samuel 3:4
and the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
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1 Chronicles 3:3
the fifth, Shephatiah of Abital; the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.
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1 Chronicles 9:8
and Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibneiah;
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1 Chronicles 12:5
Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Hariphite;
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1 Chronicles 27:16
Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri the ruler; of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maacah;
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2 Chronicles 21:2
And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariahu, and Michael, and Shephatiah; all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
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Ezra 2:4
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.
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Ezra 2:57
the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
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Ezra 8:8
And of the sons of Shephatiah, Zebadiah the son of Michael; and with him fourscore males.
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Nehemiah 7:9
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.
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Nehemiah 7:59
the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Amon.
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Jeremiah 38:1
And Shephatiah son of Mattan, and Gedaliah son of Pashhur, and Jucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malchiah, hear the words that Jeremiah is speaking unto all the people, saying,
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