Shapham
Benjaminite clan leader
Shapham was a Benjaminite mentioned in 1 Chronicles as part of the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He was the son of Shashai and belonged to one of the prominent families in the tribe of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem. His role in the biblical texts is primarily linked to the genealogies that documented the tribes of Israel.
Family
Key events
Mentioned in the Genealogy of Benjamin
Shapham is listed as one of the sons of Shashai in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin.
Benjamin's Descendants in Jerusalem
As part of the tribe of Benjamin, Shapham belonged to one of the prominent families recorded in the Chronicles' overview of Israel's tribes.
The Significance of Genealogies
The genealogies in 1 Chronicles served to preserve the identity of Israel's tribes, especially after the exile, and Shapham is part of this important historical documentation.
Shashai's Sons as Family Heads
Shapham and his brothers were heads of families in the tribe of Benjamin and are listed among those who lived in Jerusalem.