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Ishpan

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Ishpan was a Benjamite descendant of Shashak and one of the chief men of his family in Jerusalem.

Definition

Ishpan was a descendant of Benjamin and son of Shashak. He was one of the chief men and heads of a family in Jerusalem.

Biblical Usage

Ishpan appears in the genealogical record of Benjamin.

Historical Background

The supplied material dates the family’s association with Jerusalem to before 588 B.C.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(bald), a Benjamite, one of the family of Shashak. (1 Chronicles 8:22) (B.C. before 588.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ish'-pan (yishpan, literally, "he will hide"): Descendant of Benjamin, son of Shashak, one of "the chief men, heads of fathers' houses"; lived at Jerusalem (1Ch 8:22).</p>
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