Bible Dictionary
Shiphtan
Shiphtan was an Ephraimite prince and the father of Kemuel. He was associated with the division of Canaan among the tribes.
Definition
Shiphtan was an Ephraimite prince and the father of Kemuel. His name is associated with judgment or judicial authority. He belonged to the tribal leadership during the division of Canaan.
Biblical Usage
Shiphtan is named in the list of tribal princes involved in the division of the land of Canaan.
Historical Background
The supplied material gives no additional information about Shiphtan’s office or personal history beyond his position as an Ephraimite prince.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Judicial, an Ephraimite prince at the time of the division of Canaan (Num. 34:24).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(judicial), father of Kemuel, a prince of the tribe of Ephraim. (Numbers 34:24) (B.C. before 1450.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>shif'-tan (shiphTan; Codex Vaticanus Sabatha; Codex Alexandrinus Sabathan, F, Saphatan, Lucian, ((S)ephatha): An Ephraimite prince (Nu 34:24).</p>