Old Testament
Shapham
A Gadite leader who served as a chief official in the region of Bashan during the reign of Jotham of Judah.
Shapham is identified in 1 Chronicles 5:12 as one of the seven heads of the families of the tribe of Gad. He served as a leader in the territory of Bashan, maintaining the genealogical records of his people during the reign of King Jotham of Judah. His inclusion in the text serves to document the tribal lineage and administrative structure of the Gadites east of the Jordan.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 5:12
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 5:12
Where Shapham appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
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- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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