Shupham; Shuphamites
Textsâš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
Shupham and Shuphamites are textual variants found in certain manuscripts of 1 Chronicles 4:14, representing scribal errors for Shephupham, a member of the tribe of Judah.
What is the meaning of Shupham; Shuphamites in the Bible?
Shupham and Shuphamites are textual variants found in certain manuscripts of 1 Chronicles 4:14, representing scribal errors for Shephupham, a member of the tribe of Judah.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying these terms as manuscript inconsistencies rather than distinct historical figures ensures accurate interpretation of the genealogical records of Judah, preventing confusion caused by copying errors in biblical texts.
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