Shephatiah, a man of the tribe of Judah and son of Jehoshaphat, was living during the time of the divided kingdom and is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 21:2.
About Shephatiah (2 Chronicles 21:2)
One of six sons born to King David during his seven-year rule at Hebron. The mother of Shephatiah was Abital, one of the wives of David (2 Samuel 3:4; 1 Chronicles 3:3).
A Benjaminite and the father of Meshullam. Meshullam was one of those who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity of Israel (1 Chronicles 9:8).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Jehoshaphat
- Half-siblings 6
- Jehoram, Azariah (2 Chronicles 21:2), Jehiel (2 Chronicles 21:2), Zechariah (2 Chronicles 21:2), Azariahu, Michael (2 Chronicles 21:2)
- Nieces & Nephews 2
- Ahaziah (Son of Jehoram), Jehosheba
Key References
Jehoram’s brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat, were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; these were all sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
All Scripture References (1)
2 Chronicles (1)
Jehoram’s brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat, were Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azariah, Michael, and Shephatiah; these were all sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.