Saraph שָׂרָף

Male Tribe of Judah H8315 1 book

Son of Shelah, descendant of Judah

Biography

Saraph is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.4.22 as one of the sons of Shelah, who was a son of Judah. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 4 lists some of the prominent families and individuals within the tribe of Judah. Saraph is described as one of the men who "had dominion in Moab and Jashubi-lehem" (1Ch.4.22). This suggests that Saraph and his family may have had some influence or authority in the region of Moab, a neighboring nation to Israel. However, no further details are provided about Saraph's life or his specific role. The mention of Jashubi-lehem is also unclear, as it could refer to a place or a person. Saraph's inclusion in the genealogy serves to highlight the various descendants of Judah and their activities in the surrounding regions.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 4:22

    "and Jokim, and the men of Cozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had dominion in Moab, and Jashubilehem. These records are ancient."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew שָׂרָף H8315
Encyclopedia Article

Saraph

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

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