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and Shelah fathered Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Arphaxad begot Salah, and Salah begot Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Arpachshad fathered Shelah; and Shelah fathered Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Arpachshad became the father of Shelah; and Shelah became the father of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Arpachshad became the father of Shelah; and Shelah became the father of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Arpachshad was the father of Shelah; and Shelah was the father of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Arpachshad became the father of Shelah; and Shelah became the father of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Arpachshad fathered Shelah, and Shelah fathered Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Arpachshad fathered Shelah, and Shelah fathered Eber. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Arpachshad begat Shelah; and Shelah begat Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Arpachshad begat Shelah; and Shelah begat Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Arpachshad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Arpachshad was the father of Shelah, who was the father of Eber. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Arpachshad fathered Cainan, Cainan fathered Shelah, and Shelah fathered Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And Arpachshad became the father of Kenan. And Kenan became the father of Shelah. And Shelah became the father of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Arpachshad became the father of Shelah. Shelah became the father of Eber. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Arphaxad has begotten Salah, and Salah has begotten Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Arphaxad hath begotten Salah, and Salah hath begotten Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Arphaeshad shall beget Shelah, and Shelah shall beget Eber.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But Arphaxad begot Sale, of whom was born Heber. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But truly, Arphaxad conceived Shelah, from whom was born Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Arpachshad became the father of Shelah, and Shelah became the father of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Arpachshad became the father of Shelah; and Shelah became the father of Eber.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Arphakhashar begot Shalah; and Shalah begot Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Arphakshar begot Shalakh and Shalakh begot Abar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Arpachshad begot Shelah; and Shelah begot Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Arphaxad begot Cainan, and Cainan begot Sala. And Sala begot Heber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/10-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=2248" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">The Semites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/775.htm" title="775: wə·’ar·paḵ·šaḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Probably of foreign origin; Arpakshad, a son of Noah; also the region settled by him.">Arphaxad</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: yā·laḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7974.htm" title="7974: šā·laḥ (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Shem. The same as shelach; Shelach, a postdiluvian patriarch.">Shelah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7974.htm" title="7974: wə·še·laḥ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Shem. The same as shelach; Shelach, a postdiluvian patriarch.">and Shelah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: yā·laḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5677.htm" title="5677: ‘ê·ḇer (N-proper-ms) -- The same as eber; Eber, the name of two patriarchs and four Israelites.">Eber.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-35.htm">Luke 3:35-36</a></span><br />the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">1 Chronicles 1:18</a></span><br />Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">1 Chronicles 1:24</a></span><br />So from Shem came Arphaxad, Shelah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-12.htm">Genesis 11:12-13</a></span><br />When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. / And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-10.htm">Hebrews 11:10</a></span><br />For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2-3</a></span><br />Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-7.htm">Romans 9:7-8</a></span><br />Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-4.htm">Acts 7:4</a></span><br />So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-16.htm">Galatians 3:16</a></span><br />The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-16.htm">Exodus 6:16-20</a></span><br />These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-58.htm">Numbers 26:58-59</a></span><br />These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-8.htm">Deuteronomy 32:8</a></span><br />When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/19-25.htm">Isaiah 19:25</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt My people, Assyria My handiwork, and Israel My inheritance.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/16-3.htm">Ezekiel 16:3</a></span><br />and tell her that this is what the Lord GOD says to Jerusalem: Your origin and your birth were in the land of the Canaanites. Your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/11-1.htm">Hosea 11:1</a></span><br />When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.</p><p class="hdg">Salah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/11-12.htm">Genesis 11:12-15</a></b></br> And Arphaxad lived five and thirty years, and begat Salah: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/10-22.htm">Arpachshad</a> <a href="/genesis/10-22.htm">Arpach'shad</a> <a href="/genesis/10-22.htm">Arphaxad</a> <a href="/genesis/10-15.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/genesis/10-15.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Begotten</a> <a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Eber</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Salah</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Shelah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Arpachshad</a> <a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Arpach'shad</a> <a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Arphaxad</a> <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/genesis/11-11.htm">Begotten</a> <a href="/genesis/10-25.htm">Eber</a> <a href="/genesis/11-12.htm">Salah</a> <a href="/genesis/11-12.htm">Shelah</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-1.htm">The generations of Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Japheth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-6.htm">Ham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-8.htm">Nimrod becomes the first monarch; the descendants of Canaan.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">The sons of Shem.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Arphaxad was the father of Shelah</b><br>Arphaxad is a descendant of Noah through his son Shem, making him part of the Semitic lineage. This genealogy is significant as it traces the line through which the Hebrew people and ultimately the Messiah, Jesus Christ, would come. Arphaxad's name is often associated with the region of Arpachshad, which some scholars suggest could be linked to areas in northern Mesopotamia. This connection highlights the movement and settlement patterns of early post-flood civilizations. The mention of Arphaxad in the genealogy underscores the continuity of God's promise to Noah and his descendants.<p><b>and Shelah was the father of Eber</b><br>Shelah, as the son of Arphaxad, continues the line that leads to Eber, an important figure as he is considered the ancestor of the Hebrews. The name "Eber" is etymologically linked to the term "Hebrew," suggesting a foundational role in the identity of the Israelite people. This lineage is crucial in understanding the development of the Hebrew nation and their unique covenant relationship with God. Eber's descendants would eventually include Abraham, to whom God made specific promises regarding land, nationhood, and blessing, which are central themes throughout the Old Testament. The genealogical record here serves to connect the post-flood world to the patriarchal narratives, emphasizing God's unfolding plan of redemption through a chosen people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/arphaxad.htm">Arphaxad</a></b><br>A descendant of Noah through Shem, Arphaxad is an important figure in the genealogical line leading to Abraham. His name is often associated with the region of Arpachshad, which some scholars link to areas in northern Mesopotamia.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shelah.htm">Shelah</a></b><br>The son of Arphaxad, Shelah is a lesser-known figure in the Bible but is significant for his place in the genealogy that leads to Eber and eventually to the Hebrew people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/eber.htm">Eber</a></b><br>Eber is a key ancestor in the line leading to the Israelites. His name is often associated with the term "Hebrew," suggesting a connection to the identity of the Hebrew people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a></b><br>Understanding the genealogies in the Bible helps us see the continuity of God's plan through history. It reminds us that God works through generations to fulfill His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_heritage.htm">Identity and Heritage</a></b><br>Eber's connection to the term "Hebrew" underscores the importance of identity and heritage in the biblical account. As Christians, we are reminded of our spiritual heritage and identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The genealogies demonstrate God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. We can trust that God is faithful to His promises in our lives as well.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_lesser-known_figures.htm">The Role of Lesser-Known Figures</a></b><br>Figures like Shelah, though not prominent, play crucial roles in God's plan. This encourages us to recognize that every person has a part to play in God's account.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_'cainan'_in_luke_3_36_omitted_elsewhere.htm">Luke 3:36 – How do we address the mention of “Cainan” in Luke’s genealogy when some Old Testament texts appear to omit this name?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_abraham's_servant's_journey_plausible.htm">How historically plausible is it that Abraham's servant traveled such a long distance (Genesis 24:10) with little mention of logistical challenges or hardships?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_nahor's_city_in_genesis_24_10.htm">Is there any archaeological or textual evidence supporting the existence of Nahor's city (Genesis 24:10) at the time described?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_fathered_shelah__cainan_or_arphaxad.htm">Who was the father of Shelah? Cainan (Luke 3:35-36) Arphaxad (Genesis II: 12)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">Arphaxad begat Salah.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">Shelah. </span>The rest of the chapter is devoted to giving an account of the settlements of the Joktanite Arabs, who formed only one, apparently, of the races sprung from Arphaxad, as in this table even the Hebrews are omitted, although Eber's birth is given with the view of showing that the right of primogeniture belonged not to Joktan, but to Eber. The name Arphaxad, as we have seen (<a href="/genesis/10-22.htm" title="The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.">Genesis 10:22</a>), at present defies all explanation. For the rest, see the <span class= "ital">Toldoth Shem, </span><a href="/context/genesis/11-10.htm" title="These are the generations of Shem: Shem was an hundred years old, and begat Arphaxad two years after the flood:">Genesis 11:10-26</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Arphaxad begat Salah.</span> The nation descended from him has not been identified, though their name, "<span class="accented">Extension</span>," may imply that they were early colonists. <span class="cmt_word">And Salah begat Eber</span>. The father of the Hebrews or Emigrants (vide ver. 21). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/10-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Arphaxad</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַרְפַּכְשַׁ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ar·paḵ·šaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_775.htm">Strong's 775: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arpachshad -- third son of Shem, also the region settled by him</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">יָלַ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(yā·laḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shelah,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֑לַח</span> <span class="translit">(šā·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7974.htm">Strong's 7974: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shelah -- a descendant of Shem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Shelah</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֶׁ֖לַח</span> <span class="translit">(wə·še·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7974.htm">Strong's 7974: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shelah -- a descendant of Shem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">יָלַ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(yā·laḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eber.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵֽבֶר׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5677.htm">Strong's 5677: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eber -- 'region beyond', a descendant of Shem, also the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/10-24.htm">OT Law: Genesis 10:24 Arpachshad became the father of Shelah (Gen. 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