Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Shaphan

A coney, a scribe or secretary of king Josiah (2 Ki. 22:3-7). He consulted Huldah concerning the newly-discovered copy of the law which was delivered to him by Hilkiah the priest (22:8-14). His grandson Gedaliah was governor of Judea (25:22).