Saraph שָׂרָף
Son of Shelah, descendant of Judah
Who is Saraph in the Bible?
Saraph was a son of Shelah and a descendant of the tribe of Judah, mentioned briefly in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 4:22. According to Scripture, he was one of the men who "had dominion in Moab and Jashubi-lehem," suggesting that Saraph and his family exercised some form of authority or influence in the region of Moab, a territory neighboring Israel. Beyond this single reference, little is known about Saraph's life or specific accomplishments. His inclusion in the genealogy of Judah serves to document the various descendants of Judah and their activities in surrounding regions during biblical history.
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
Parents
Siblings
- Er Tribe of JudahSon of ShelahJudah's grandson, ancestor of linen workers.View full profile →
- Laadah Tribe of JudahSon of ShelahSon of Shelah, a JudahiteView 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 →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 4:22
"Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These names are from ancient records.)"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שָׂרָף |
Saraph
us (Codex Vaticanus Sacherdonos; Codex Alexandrinus Sacherdan, but Sacherdonosos in Tobit 1:22): An incorrect spelling, both in the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American), fo