The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07.
Shephatiah
(shft´) (KEY) , in the Bible. 1 One of Davids mighty men. 2 Chief Simeonite under David. 3 Son of David. 4 Son of Jehoshaphat. 5 Prince in Jeremiahs time. 6 Shephathiah: Benjamite. 7 Judahite. 8,9 Families of returning exiles.