4 others in the registry answer to the name Shaphat. Every Shaphat in the Bible
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- 4
- first named
- 1 Kings 19:16
- last named
- 2 Kings 3:11
- period
- Divided Monarchy
- role
- Man
Description
Who was Shaphat?
Shaphat, mentioned in 1Ki.19.16,19 and 2Ki.3.11, 6:31, was the father of Elisha, the prophet who succeeded Elijah. Shaphat was from Abel-meholah, a town in the Jordan Valley. When Elijah was instructed by God to anoint Elisha as his successor, he found Elisha plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, indicating that Shaphat's family was wealthy and had a large agricultural operation. Elisha's response to Elijah's call, slaughtering the oxen and using the equipment to cook a meal for the people, demonstrates his willingness to leave behind his former life and fully commit to his prophetic ministry. As a prophet, Elisha performed numerous miracles and played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of Israel during the reigns of kings Joram, Jehu, Jehoahaz, and Jehoash. The mention of Shaphat as Elisha's father highlights the family background of this important prophetic figure.
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