1 Chronicles 1:18
New International Version
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah the father of Eber.

New Living Translation
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah. Shelah was the father of Eber.

English Standard Version
Arpachshad fathered Shelah, and Shelah fathered Eber.

Berean Standard Bible
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.

King James Bible
And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.

New King James Version
Arphaxad begot Shelah, and Shelah begot Eber.

New American Standard Bible
Arpachshad fathered Shelah, and Shelah fathered Eber.

NASB 1995
Arpachshad became the father of Shelah and Shelah became the father of Eber.

NASB 1977
And Arpachshad became the father of Shelah and Shelah became the father of Eber.

Legacy Standard Bible
Arpachshad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.

Amplified Bible
Arpachshad became the father of Shelah, and Shelah became the father of Eber.

Christian Standard Bible
Arpachshad fathered Shelah, and Shelah fathered Eber.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Arpachshad fathered Shelah, and Shelah fathered Eber.

American Standard Version
And Arpachshad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.

Contemporary English Version
Arpachshad was Shelah's father and Eber's grandfather.

English Revised Version
And Arpachshad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Arpachshad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.

Good News Translation
Arpachshad was the father of Shelah, who was the father of Eber.

International Standard Version
Arpachshad fathered Shelah and Shelah fathered Eber.

Majority Standard Bible
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.

NET Bible
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.

New Heart English Bible
Arpachshad became the father of Kenan, and Kenan became the father of Shelah, and Shelah became the father of Eber.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.

World English Bible
Arpachshad became the father of Shelah, and Shelah became the father of Eber.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Arphaxad begot Shelah, and Shelah begot Eber.

Young's Literal Translation
And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Arphaxad begat Shelah and Shelah begat Eber.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Arphaxad beget Sale, and Sale beget Heber.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Arphaxad conceived Shelah, who also himself conceived Eber.

New American Bible
Arpachshad became the father of Shelah, and Shelah became the father of Eber.

New Revised Standard Version
Arpachshad became the father of Shelah; and Shelah became the father of Eber.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Arphahshar begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Arphakshar begot Shalakh and Shalakh begot Abar.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Arpachshad begot Shelah, and Shelah begot Eber.

Brenton Septuagint Translation


Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
From Adam to Abraham
17The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech. 18Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. 19Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.…

Cross References
Genesis 10:24
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.

Genesis 11:12-13
When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. / And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Luke 3:35-36
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Genesis 10:22
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.

Genesis 11:10-11
This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:14-15
When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. / And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:16-17
When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg. / And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:18-19
When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. / And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:20-21
When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. / And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:22-23
When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. / And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:24-25
When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah. / And after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:26-27
When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. / This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.

Genesis 11:28-29
During his father Terah’s lifetime, Haran died in his native land, in Ur of the Chaldeans. / And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah.

Genesis 11:30-31
But Sarai was barren; she had no children. / And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there.

Genesis 11:32
Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran.


Treasury of Scripture

And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.

Shelah.

Genesis 10:24
And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.

Genesis 11:12-15
And Arphaxad lived five and thirty years, and begat Salah: …

Salah.

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1 Chronicles 1
1. Adam's line to Noah.
5. The sons of Japheth.
8. The sons of Ham.
17. The sons of Shem.
24. Shem's line to Abraham.
29. Ishmael's sons.
32. The sons of Keturah.
34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau.
38. The sons of Seir.
43. The kings of Edom.
51. The dukes of Edom.














Arphaxad was the father of Shelah
Arphaxad is a descendant of Noah, specifically through his son Shem, which places him in the line that is often associated with the Semitic peoples. This lineage is significant as it traces the ancestry of the Israelites, highlighting the fulfillment of God's promise to Noah to preserve humanity through his family. Arphaxad's name appears in the genealogies of Genesis 10:22 and Genesis 11:10-13, emphasizing the continuity of God's plan through specific family lines. The genealogical records serve to connect the post-flood world to the patriarchs, showing the divine orchestration of history. Arphaxad's role as the father of Shelah is a link in the chain leading to the birth of Abraham, the father of the Israelite nation.

and Shelah was the father of Eber
Shelah continues the line from Arphaxad, and his mention in the genealogies underscores the importance of lineage in the biblical narrative. Eber, Shelah's son, is a significant figure as he is traditionally considered the ancestor of the Hebrews. The name "Eber" is etymologically linked to the term "Hebrew," suggesting a connection to the identity of the people who would later become known as the Israelites. This connection is further supported by references in Genesis 10:24 and Genesis 11:14-17. The genealogical record here serves to establish the roots of the Hebrew people, reinforcing their identity and God's covenantal promises. Eber's place in the genealogy is crucial as it sets the stage for the emergence of the Hebrew nation, through which God's redemptive plan would unfold, ultimately leading to the coming of Jesus Christ, who is seen as the fulfillment of the promises made to the patriarchs.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Arphaxad
A descendant of Noah, specifically the son of Shem. Arphaxad is significant in the genealogical line leading to Abraham, highlighting the continuity of God's promise through Shem's lineage.

2. Shelah
The son of Arphaxad and the father of Eber. Shelah's mention in the genealogical record underscores the importance of lineage in the biblical account, particularly in tracing the ancestry of the Israelites.

3. Eber
The son of Shelah and an important figure as the ancestor of the Hebrews. The name "Eber" is often associated with the term "Hebrew," indicating his significance in the identity of the Israelite people.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy in Scripture
Genealogies in the Bible are not mere historical records; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises through specific family lines. They remind us of the continuity of God's plan throughout history.

Identity and Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage is crucial. Just as the Israelites traced their identity back to figures like Eber, Christians are called to recognize their identity in Christ and the spiritual lineage that connects them to the faith of the patriarchs.

God's Sovereignty in History
The genealogical records show that God is sovereign over history, orchestrating events and lineages to fulfill His divine purposes. This should encourage believers to trust in God's plan for their lives, even when it is not immediately apparent.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The mention of these figures encourages believers to consider their role in passing down faith to future generations. It challenges us to be faithful stewards of the spiritual legacy we have received.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Arphaxad
וְאַרְפַּכְשַׁ֖ד (wə·’ar·paḵ·šaḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 775: Arpachshad -- third son of Shem, also the region settled by him

was the father of
יָלַ֣ד (yā·laḏ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Shelah,
שָׁ֑לַח (šā·laḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7974: Shelah -- a descendant of Shem

and Shelah
וְשֶׁ֖לַח (wə·še·laḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7974: Shelah -- a descendant of Shem

was the father of
יָלַ֥ד (yā·laḏ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Eber.
עֵֽבֶר׃ (‘ê·ḇer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5677: Eber -- 'region beyond', a descendant of Shem, also the name of several Israelites


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