Bible Dictionary
Shephuphan
Shephuphan was a son of Bela, Benjamin’s firstborn. Related forms of the name include Shupham, Shuppim, and Muppim.
Definition
Shephuphan was one of the sons of Bela, the firstborn of Benjamin. Related forms include Shephupham, Shupham, Shuppim, and Muppim.
Biblical Usage
Shephuphan appears in the genealogical records associated with Benjamin and Bela.
Historical Background
The name is associated with the meaning “adder” and occurs in several related forms in the biblical lists.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(an adder), one of the sons of Bela the first-born of Benjamin. (1 Chronicles 8:5) His name is also written SHEPHUPNAM (authorized Version “Shupham”), (Numbers 26:39) Shuppim (1 Chronicles 7:12,15) and Muppim. (Genesis 46:21) [Muppim]