Shaphat
Jewish Exilarch
About Shaphat
Shaphat was a Jewish exilarch of the 2nd century AD, succeeding his father, Johanan. Little is known about him or the office of the exilarch at this time. His name is found in most surviving genealogical lines of Davidic descent. He was the father of his successor, Huna Kamma, the first exilarch whose authority was recognized outside the realm of Babylonia.
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Who was Shaphat?
Jewish Exilarch
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Shaphat (exilarch)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shaphat. https://biography.guide/shaphat/
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