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 1:22-14; 2 Kings 1:25; 2 Chronicles 1:34; Jeremiah 26:24; Jeremiah 29:3; Jeremiah 36:10-12; Jeremiah 39:14; Jeremiah 40:5-11; Jeremiah 41:2; Jeremiah 43:6; Ezekiel 8:11.