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Ishpan

יִשְׁפָּן · yish.pan · H34731 mention, all in 1 Chronicles

Who he was

Ishpan is mentioned briefly in a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8:22. He is listed as one of the sons of Shashak, who was a descendant of Benjamin through Beriah and Elpaal.

The genealogy in this chapter traces the lineage of several prominent Benjamite families, particularly those who lived in Jerusalem and the surrounding areas. Ishpan's mention helps to establish the family connections and the continuity of the Benjamite lineage.

No other details are provided about Ishpan's life, occupation, or role within the clan. His inclusion in the genealogy serves to demonstrate the importance of family records and the preservation of tribal heritage among the Israelites.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Family

Family relations: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

1 Chronicles 1 mention

What the dictionary says

(bald), a Benjamite, one of the family of Shashak.

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
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