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Shelah was the father of Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Arpachshad fathered Shelah, and Shelah fathered Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Arphaxad begot Shelah, and Shelah begot Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.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="/nasb77/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.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="/cev/1_chronicles/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Arpachshad was Shelah's father and Eber's grandfather. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Arpachshad fathered Shelah and Shelah fathered Eber. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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/1_chronicles/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/1.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="/web/1_chronicles/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Arpachshad became the father of Shelah, and Shelah became the father of Eber. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Arphaxad begot Shelah, and Shelah begot Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Arphaxad begat Shelah and Shelah begat Eber.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Arphaxad beget Sale, and Sale beget Heber. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Arphaxad conceived Shelah, who also himself conceived Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Arphahshar begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/1-18.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/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=94" 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/1_chronicles/1.htm">From Adam to Abraham</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech. <span class="reftext">18</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">19</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="/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24</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="/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="/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="/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22</a></span><br />The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Genesis 11:10-11</a></span><br />This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-14.htm">Genesis 11:14-15</a></span><br />When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. / And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-16.htm">Genesis 11:16-17</a></span><br />When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg. / And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-18.htm">Genesis 11:18-19</a></span><br />When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. / And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-20.htm">Genesis 11:20-21</a></span><br />When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. / And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Genesis 11:22-23</a></span><br />When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. / And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-24.htm">Genesis 11:24-25</a></span><br />When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah. / And after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-26.htm">Genesis 11:26-27</a></span><br />When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. / This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-28.htm">Genesis 11:28-29</a></span><br />During his father Terah’s lifetime, Haran died in his native land, in Ur of the Chaldeans. / And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-30.htm">Genesis 11:30-31</a></span><br />But Sarai was barren; she had no children. / And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-32.htm">Genesis 11:32</a></span><br />Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran.</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 Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.</p><p class="hdg">Shelah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24</a></b></br> And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.</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><p class="hdg">Salah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">Arpachshad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">Arpach'shad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">Arphaxad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-13.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-13.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/numbers/24-24.htm">Eber</a> <a href="/numbers/26-20.htm">Shelah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Arpachshad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Arpach'shad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Arphaxad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">Eber</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Shelah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">Adam's line to Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">The sons of Japheth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-8.htm">The sons of Ham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">The sons of Shem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Shem's line to Abraham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">Ishmael's sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">The sons of Keturah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-34.htm">The posterity of Abraham by Esau.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-38.htm">The sons of Seir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">The kings of Edom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">The dukes of Edom.</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/1_chronicles/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/1.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, specifically through his son Shem, which places him in the line that is often associated with the Semitic peoples. This lineage is significant as it traces the ancestry of the Israelites, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise to Noah to preserve humanity through his family. Arphaxad's name appears in the genealogies of <a href="/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22</a> and <a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Genesis 11:10-13</a>, emphasizing the continuity of God's plan through specific family lines. The genealogical records serve to connect the post-flood world to the patriarchs, showing the divine orchestration of history. Arphaxad's role as the father of Shelah is a link in the chain leading to the birth of Abraham, the father of the Israelite nation.<p><b>and Shelah was the father of Eber</b><br>Shelah continues the line from Arphaxad, and his mention in the genealogies underscores the importance of lineage in the biblical narrative. Eber, Shelah's son, is a significant figure as he is traditionally considered the ancestor of the Hebrews. The name "Eber" is etymologically linked to the term "Hebrew," suggesting a connection to the identity of the people who would later become known as the Israelites. This connection is further supported by references in <a href="/genesis/10-24.htm">Genesis 10:24</a> and <a href="/genesis/11-14.htm">Genesis 11:14-17</a>. The genealogical record here serves to establish the roots of the Hebrew people, reinforcing their identity and God's covenantal promises. Eber's place in the genealogy is crucial as it sets the stage for the emergence of the Hebrew nation, through which God's redemptive plan would unfold, ultimately leading to the coming of Jesus Christ, who is seen as the fulfillment of the promises made to the patriarchs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/arphaxad.htm">Arphaxad</a></b><br>A descendant of Noah, specifically the son of Shem. Arphaxad is significant in the genealogical line leading to Abraham, highlighting the continuity of God's promise through Shem's lineage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shelah.htm">Shelah</a></b><br>The son of Arphaxad and the father of Eber. Shelah's mention in the genealogical record underscores the importance of lineage in the biblical account, particularly in tracing the ancestry of the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/eber.htm">Eber</a></b><br>The son of Shelah and an important figure as the ancestor of the Hebrews. The name "Eber" is often associated with the term "Hebrew," indicating his significance in the identity of the Israelite people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy_in_scripture.htm">The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible are not mere historical records; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through specific family lines. They remind us of the continuity of God's plan throughout history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_heritage.htm">Identity and Heritage</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual heritage is crucial. Just as the Israelites traced their identity back to figures like Eber, Christians are called to recognize their identity in Christ and the spiritual lineage that connects them to the faith of the patriarchs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The genealogical records show that God is sovereign over history, orchestrating events and lineages to fulfill His divine purposes. This should encourage believers to trust in God's plan for their lives, even when it is not immediately apparent.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The mention of these figures encourages believers to consider their role in passing down faith to future generations. It challenges us to be faithful stewards of the spiritual legacy we have received.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chron_18_4_vs_2_sam_8_4__7,000_or_1,700.htm">In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_control_vast_territories.htm">How would David realistically wield control over so many conquered territories (1 Chronicles 18:6-13) given the limits of ancient communication and military logistics?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_2_sam_10_18_and_1_chr_19_18.htm">How do we reconcile the discrepant figures between 2 Samuel 10:18 and 1 Chronicles 19:18 regarding the number of charioteers and horsemen defeated by David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_are_2_chr_18_and_1_kgs_22_inerrant.htm">Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/1-18.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/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">1 Chronicles 1:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">1 Chronicles 1:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">1 Chronicles 1:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">1 Chronicles 1:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">1 Chronicles 1:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">1 Chronicles 1:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">1 Chronicles 1:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">1 Chronicles 1:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">1 Chronicles 1:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">1 Chronicles 1:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 1:18 Arpachshad became the father of Shelah (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>