Laadah לַעְדָּה
Son of Shelah, a Judahite
Who is Laadah in the Bible?
Laadah was a son of Shelah and a descendant of the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:21. He appears in the genealogical records that trace the family line of Judah through his father Shelah, likely during the period of the patriarchs or early settlement of Israel in Canaan. While little is known about Laadah's individual life or accomplishments, his inclusion in the genealogy of Judah demonstrates the biblical emphasis on maintaining accurate family records to preserve tribal identity and inheritance rights. His place in this lineage connects him to the broader narrative of Judah's descendants and their establishment in the Promised Land.
Biography
Laadah was a son of Shelah and a descendant of Judah (1Ch.4.21). He is mentioned in the genealogy of Judah, specifically in the family line of Shelah. Laadah was likely born in the land of Canaan during the period of the patriarchs or the early settlement of the tribes.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Er Tribe of JudahSon of ShelahJudah's grandson, ancestor of linen workers.View full profile →
- Jokim Tribe of JudahSon of ShelahA descendant of Judah through ShelahView full profile →
- Joash Tribe of JudahSon of ShelahA descendant of Shelah in the tribe of JudahView full profile →
- Saraph Tribe of JudahSon of ShelahSon of Shelah, descendant of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:21
"The sons of Shelah son of Judah: Er the father of Lecah, Laadah the father of Mareshah and the clans of the linen workers at Beth-ashbea,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | לַעְדָּה |
Laadah
la'-ban: The person named Laban, labhan; (Laban, possibly connected with the root meaning "to be white," from which