Sheleph שֶׁ֫לֶף

Male Early Patriarch H8026 2 books

Son of Joktan, descendant of Shem

Biography

Sheleph was one of the sons of Joktan, who was a descendant of Shem, according to Gen.10.26 and 1Ch.1.20. He is mentioned in the genealogies of the nations descended from Noah's sons after the flood. The descendants of Joktan, including Sheleph, are listed as living in the region from Mesha to Sephar, in the eastern hill country.

Family

In Scripture

2 biblical books ; 1 with study content
Genesis 1 verse
  • Genesis 10:26

    "Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,"

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1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 1:20

    "Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew שֶׁ֫לֶף H8026
Encyclopedia Article

Sheleph

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

on Sabean inscriptions and also by Arabian geographers, located in Southern Arabia.

she'-lesh (shelesh; Codex Vaticanus Seme; Codex Alexandrinus Selles, Lucian, Selem): An Asherite, son of Helem (1Ch 7:35).

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