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What Does the Bible Say About Shephatiah?

14 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Shephatiah in the Bible

Discover 14 Bible verses about shephatiah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on shephatiah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Shephatiah

  1. 1
    2 Samuel 3:4
    And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
    KJV
  2. 2
    1 Chronicles 3:3
    The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.
    KJV
  3. 3
    1 Chronicles 9:8
    And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;
    KJV
  4. 4
    1 Chronicles 12:5
    Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,
    KJV
  5. 5
    1 Chronicles 27:16
    Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:
    KJV
  6. 6
    2 Chronicles 21:2
    And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Ezra 2:4
    The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Ezra 2:57
    The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami. Ami: or, Amon
    KJV
  9. 9
    Ezra 8:8
    And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him fourscore males.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Nehemiah 7:9
    The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.
    KJV

Subtopics of Shephatiah

1. Son of David
2. A Benjamite, father of Meshullam
3. A valiant man who joined David at Ziklag
4. A ruler of the tribe of Simeon
5. Son of Jehoshaphat
6. The name of two men, ancestors of families which returned to Jerusalem from the captivity in Babylon
7. A descendant of Perez
8. An enemy of Jeremiah
4. A ruler of Simeon
6. The name of two men, ancestors of families which returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Shephatiah? (14 Verses)

And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;
The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife.
And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, and Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;
Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,
Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Eliezer the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah:
And he had brethren the sons of Jehoshaphat, Azariah, and Jehiel, and Zechariah, and Azariah, and Michael, and Shephatiah: all these were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Israel.
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.
The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami. Ami: or, Amon
And of the sons of Shephatiah; Zebadiah the son of Michael, and with him fourscore males.
The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.
The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Amon. Amon: or, Ami
And at Jerusalem dwelt certain of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah; Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalaleel, of the children of Perez; Perez: or, Pharez
Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying,
Therefore the princes said unto the king, We beseech thee, let this man be put to death: for thus he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt. welfare: Heb. peace

How to Study What the Bible Says About Shephatiah

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

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    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about shephatiah. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about shephatiah and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about shephatiah is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on shephatiah needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about shephatiah with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about shephatiah, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about shephatiah?
Discover 14 Bible verses about shephatiah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on shephatiah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 14 key verses about shephatiah spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about shephatiah are there?
There are 14 key Bible verses about shephatiah compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about shephatiah?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about shephatiah is 2 Samuel 3:4 — "And the fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith; and the fifth, Shephatiah the son of Abital;"
Where in the Bible does it talk about shephatiah?
Shephatiah is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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