Shuppim was a man from the tribe of Benjamin living during the time of Egypt and the wilderness, first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:12 as a son of Ir and brother of Huppim and Maacah, and an inhabitant of Shepham.
About Shuppim
1. Son of Ir and a great-grandson of Benjamin (1 Chr 7:12). Shuppim is perhaps a shortened form of Shephupham (Shupham), mentioned in Numbers 26:39 as the son of Benjamin. It could also be an alternate spelling for Muppim (Gen 46:21). See Shephupham.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Ir
- Half-siblings 2
- Huppim (1 Chronicles 7:12), Maacah (1 Chronicles 7:15)
- Nieces & Nephews 2
- Peresh, Sheresh
Key References
The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher.
Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters.
All Scripture References (2)
1 Chronicles (2)
The Shuppites and Huppites were descendants of Ir, and the Hushites were descendants of Aher.
Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters.