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Shephatiah, the son of Maacah, appointed as the ruler over the tribe of Simeon during David's reign.
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Shephatiah, the son of Maacah, was the appointed ruler over the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King David, as mentioned in 1Ch.27.16. This passage lists the leaders of the tribes of Israel who served under David's administration. As the ruler of the Simeonites, Shephatiah would have been responsible for overseeing the affairs of his tribe and representing their interests before the king. This appointment highlights the organization and structure of David's kingdom, with each tribe having a designated leader to manage their specific concerns and maintain order within their territory.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8203
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;
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