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Shiphtan

שִׁפְטָן/SHIF-tan/

“Judicial”

Summary

An Ephraimite whose son Kemuel was appointed to help divide the promised land among the tribes of Israel.

☩Identity

Shiphtan was the father of Kemuel, who represented the tribe of Ephraim among the commissioners appointed to divide the land of Canaan among the tribes. This commission was established by God through Moses to ensure fair distribution of the inheritance.

Key verses:Numbers 34:24

Related Verses1 mention

Numbers· 1 verse

34:24

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shiphtan," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Shiphtan," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).