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Shapham
Shaphan, rabbit; wild rat; their lip; their brink
שָׁפָם sha.pham
Shapham (Hebrew: שָׁפָם, sha.pham) means “Shaphan, rabbit; wild rat; their lip; their brink”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 5:12. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Janai in 1 Chronicles 5.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Shapham
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
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| First appears | 1 Chronicles 5:12 |
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Gad living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.12
§ Shapham = "bold"
a subchief of the tribe of Gad in the land of Bashan
Shapham was a leader of the Gadites who lived in Gilead during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah.
The biblical story
Shapham, mentioned in 1Ch.5.12, was a leader of the Gadites who lived in the land of Gilead. He is described as the chief of the Gadites during the reign of Jotham, king of Judah. The Gadites were one of the Israelite tribes that settled on the east side of the Jordan River, in the region known as Gilead. They were known for their bravery and military prowess. Shapham's position as a chief suggests that he held a leadership role within the tribe and was responsible for the well-being and organization of the Gadites in Gilead. The text does not provide any specific details about Shapham's actions or achievements as a leader. However, his mention in the context of the genealogical records of the Gadites highlights the importance of tribal leadership and the role of the Gadites in the history of Israel.
Key verses
Shapham appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan.
1 Chronicles 5:12
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 5:12