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Shaphan. [Sha'phan]


Son of Azaliah and perhaps father of Ahikam, Gemariah, Elasah, and Jaazaniah: he was scribe or secretary to king Josiah. He presented to the king the book of the law that had been found in the temple. 2 Kings 22: 3-14; 2 Kings 25: 22; 2 Chr. 34: 8-20; Jer. 26:

24; Jer. 29: 3; Jer. 36: 10-12; Jer. 39: 14; Jer. 40: 5-11; Jer. 41: 2;

Jer. 43: 6; Ezek. 8: 11.