Overview
Shephuphan appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles as a son of Bela, who was the firstborn son of Benjamin. These genealogies trace the family lines of the tribes of Israel and help establish the historical continuity of God's covenant people. The inclusion of such detailed genealogies in Scripture demonstrates God's faithfulness in preserving His people through successive generations.
Key Scriptures
"And the sons of Bela were Addar, Gera, Abihud, Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, Gera, Shephuphan, and Huram" (1 Chronicles 8:3-5, ESV).
Application
Though Shephuphan is mentioned only briefly, his inclusion in Scripture reminds us that God knows and records the lives of all His people, and our lives have significance in His eternal purposes regardless of how prominently we appear in historical records.