Shelephשֶׁ֫לֶף
Son of Joktan, descendant of Shem
Who is Sheleph in the Bible?
Sheleph was a son of Joktan and a descendant of Shem, mentioned in the genealogies recorded in Genesis 10:26 and 1 Chronicles 1:20. As part of Joktan's line, Sheleph belonged to the nations that populated the earth after the flood, with his descendants settling in the region stretching from Mesha to Sephar in the eastern hill country. While Sheleph himself is not described with any individual accomplishments or significance beyond his place in the genealogical record, his mention underscores the biblical concern with tracing the lineages of Noah's descendants and documenting how the ancient world's peoples were organized and distributed across geographical regions.
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
Parents
Siblings
- AlmodadEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanSon of Joktan, descendant of ShemView full profile →
- HazarmavethEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanA son of Joktan, descendant of Shem.View full profile →
- JerahEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanA son of Joktan, descendant of Shem.View full profile →
- HadoramEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanSon of Joktan, a descendant of Shem.View full profile →
- UzalEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanSon of Joktan, descendant of ShemView full profile →
- DiklahEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanDescendant of Shem through JoktanView full profile →
- ObalEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanSon of JoktanView full profile →
- AbimaelEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanDescendant of Shem, son of JoktanView full profile →
- ShebaTribe of GadSon of AbihailGadite leader during the reign of JothamView full profile →
- OphirEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanSon of JoktanView full profile →
- HavilahEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanA son of Joktan, descendant of Shem.View full profile →
- JobabTribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA son of Elpaal, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books; 1 with study contentGenesis1 verse
- Genesis 10:26
"And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,"
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1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:20
"And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שֶׁ֫לֶף |