Old Testament · Major figure
Shephatiah
A name shared by several biblical figures, including a son of David and a prince under King Zedekiah.
The name Shephatiah identifies several men in the Old Testament, most notably the fifth son of King David born to Abital. Another prominent Shephatiah was a prince of Judah who served under King Zedekiah and sought the death of the prophet Jeremiah. The name also appears in the post-exilic records of Ezra and Nehemiah, referring to families who returned from the Babylonian captivity.
In the text
- Verses
- 12
- Books
- 6
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 3:4
- Last appears
- Jeremiah 38:1
Where Shephatiah appears
12 verses · 10 chaptersIn the same books
- Maaseiah22 versesA common name held by several Levites, priests, and officials serving in Jerusalem across various eras.
- Hananiah40 versesA name shared by several men, most notably Daniel's companion who remained faithful to God in Babylon.
- Shemaiah39 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a prophet, a priest, and various Levites and leaders.
- Shallum25 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a king of Israel and a temple official.
- Johanan21 versesA Judean military commander who led survivors after the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon.
- Jeshua18 versesA prominent high priest who led the first wave of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem.
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