Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(judge). (1) The Simeonite spy (Num. 13:5). (2) Father of the prophet Elisha (1 Kings 19:16,19; 2 Kings 3:11; 6:31). (3) One in the royal line of Judah (1 Chron. 3:22). (4) A Gadite chief (1 Chron. 5:12). (5) A herdsman of David (1 Chron. 27:29).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Son of Hori, a Simeonite (Num. 13:5).
2. Father of Elisha the prophet (1 Kings 19:16,19; 2 Kings 3:11; 2 Kings 6:31).
3. Son of Shemaiah, a descendant of David (1 Chron. 3:22).
4. A chief of the tribe of Gad (1 Chron. 5:12).
5. Son of Adlai and one of David’s chief herdsmen (1 Chron. 27:29).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 8199; judge; Shaphat, the name of four Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
a judge
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
He judged; a judge:―the name of five Israelites, 1 Chron. 3:22. {Iudicavit}