Shepho שְׁפוֹ, שְׁפִי
Horite chief, son of Shobal
Biography
Shepho was a Horite chief mentioned in 1Ch.1.40 and Gen.36.23. He was the son of Shobal and lived in the land of Seir, which was later inhabited by the Edomites. The Horites were the original inhabitants of Seir before the descendants of Esau (the Edomites) displaced them. Shepho is listed among the chiefs of the Horites, indicating his position of authority within their tribal structure. These genealogical records provide insight into the early inhabitants of the region and their leadership.
Family
Siblings
- Alvan EdomSon of ShobalHorite chief, descendant of SeirView full profile →
- Manahath EdomSon of ShobalSon of Shobal, a Horite.View full profile →
- Ebal EdomSon of ShobalSon of Shobal and descendant of Seir the HoriteView full profile →
- Onam Tribe of JudahSon of JerahmeelDescendant of Judah, son of JerahmeelView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:40
"The sons of Shobal: Alian, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah."
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- Genesis 36:23
"These are the children of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שְׁפוֹ, שְׁפִי | H8195 |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | שְׁפוֹ, שְׁפִי | H8195 |