Who was Shiphi in the Bible?

Shiphi was a descendant of the tribe of Simeon, specifically from the family of Ziza. He is mentioned in a list of Simeonite leaders who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:37).

What is the significance of Shiphi in the Bible?

Shiphi's significance lies in his inclusion in a genealogy, showing the continuity of the Simeonite tribe during a time of national reform under King Hezekiah. His mention helps trace the lineage and presence of the tribe of Simeon in Judah's history.

What key events was Shiphi involved in?

The Bible records no specific events in Shiphi's life. His mention in 1 Chronicles 4:34-43 is part of a list of Simeonite clan leaders who expanded their territory during Hezekiah's reign, suggesting he was part of that communal effort.

Shiphi

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Shiphi was a Simeonite descendant of Ziza who lived during the reign of King Hezekiah.

Shiphi

Biography

Shiphi was a Simeonite leader mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:37 as the son of Allon, grandson of Jedaiah, and a descendant of Ziza in the lineage of Shimei. He lived during the reign of Hezekiah, king of Judah, a period of notable religious reform and territorial expansion. The Chronicler records that during Hezekiah's era, a group of Simeonite clan leaders expanded their territory by driving out the Hamites and Meunites in the region of Gedor, finding pastureland for their flocks. This migration reflects the Simeonite tribe's characteristic dispersal within Judah's territory, as alluded to in Jacob's blessing (Genesis 49:7).

Significance

Shiphi's inclusion in the Simeonite genealogy of 1 Chronicles 4 reflects the Chronicler's theological concern to demonstrate God's faithfulness to all twelve tribes, including Simeon, which had no defined territory of its own but was scattered within Judah. The reference to Simeonite expansion during Hezekiah's reign suggests that divine blessing attended the covenant community even for marginal clans during times of spiritual renewal. Shiphi thus serves as a representative witness to the continuity of God's covenant purposes across all Israel's tribes, and to the connection between national faithfulness and material blessing.

Authority Records

Wikidata

ChildZiza

Verse Appearances (1)

1Chr

1Chr 4:37

References

Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
Tyndale House, Cambridge (n.d.) Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References (TIPNR). STEPBible. Available at: https://www.stepbible.org. [CC BY 4.0]
Wikidata contributors (n.d.) Wikidata. Available at: https://www.wikidata.org. [CC0]
Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]

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