Etymology and Name Meaning
Arpachshad, also spelled Arphaxad, is a name of uncertain meaning. Some scholars suggest it may mean "healer" or "release," while others propose it could be related to a geographical location or a tribal name. The name appears in the genealogies of the Bible, indicating its significance in the lineage of the Hebrew people.

Biblical References
Arpachshad is first mentioned in the Book of Genesis as a descendant of Noah. He is one of the sons of Shem, Noah's son, and is listed in the genealogies that trace the lineage from Noah to Abraham. The primary references to Arpachshad are found in Genesis 10:22, 24; Genesis 11:10-13; 1 Chronicles 1:17-18, 24; and Luke 3:36.

Genesis 10:22, 24 :
"The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram... Arpachshad was the father of Shelah."

Genesis 11:10-13 :
"This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arpachshad. And after he had become the father of Arpachshad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters. When Arpachshad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arpachshad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters."

1 Chronicles 1:17-18, 24 :
"The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram... Arpachshad was the father of Shelah... Shem, Arpachshad, Shelah."

Luke 3:36 :
"the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech."

Genealogical Significance
Arpachshad is a key figure in the genealogical records of the Bible, serving as a link in the lineage from Noah to Abraham. His position in the genealogies underscores the continuity of God's covenantal promises through the generations. Arpachshad's descendants include notable biblical figures, and his lineage is crucial for understanding the ancestry of the Israelites.

Historical and Cultural Context
Arpachshad lived in the post-Flood world, a time of reestablishment and growth for humanity. The genealogies in which he appears are part of the broader narrative of the spread of nations and the fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 9:1). The mention of Arpachshad in the genealogies highlights the importance of family lines and heritage in the biblical narrative.

Theological Implications
The inclusion of Arpachshad in the biblical genealogies emphasizes the faithfulness of God in preserving a remnant through whom His promises would be fulfilled. Arpachshad's place in the lineage leading to Abraham, and ultimately to Jesus Christ, reflects the unfolding of God's redemptive plan throughout history. His mention in the genealogies serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of God's people and the continuity of His covenantal promises.

Conclusion
Arpachshad's role in the biblical genealogies is a testament to the enduring nature of God's promises and the importance of lineage in the biblical narrative. His inclusion in the genealogical records underscores the faithfulness of God in preserving His people and fulfilling His redemptive plan through successive generations.ARPACHSHAD

ar-pak'-shad. See ARPHAXAD.

775. Arpakshad -- third son of Shem, also the region settled by ...
... Arpakshad. 776 . third son of Shem, also the region settled by him. Transliteration:
Arpakshad Phonetic Spelling: (ar-pak-shad') Short Definition: Arpachshad. ...
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Chapter xi
... Shem was a hundred years old and begat Arpachshad two years after the Flood. ... 12,
13. And Arpachshad lived thirty-five years and begat Shelah. ...
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Chapter x
... See figure 376). 22-24. The sons of Shem: Elam and Asshur and Arpachshad and Lud
and Aram. ... And Arpachshad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber. ...
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Arpachshad (6 Occurrences)
...ARPACHSHAD. ar-pak'-shad. See ARPHAXAD. ...Arpachshad (6 Occurrences). Luke 3:36 son
of Cainan, son of Arpachshad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, (WEY). ...
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Arpach'shad (9 Occurrences)
Arpach'shad. Arpachshad, Arpach'shad. Arpad . ... Arpach'shad (9 Occurrences). Genesis
10:22 The sons of Shem: Elam, and Asshur, and Arpachshad, and Lud, and Aram ...
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Shem (17 Occurrences)
... Two years after the Flood, Shem being then 100 years old, his son Arpachshad was
born (Genesis 11:10), and was followed by further sons and daughters during ...
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Shelah (18 Occurrences)
... should be substituted for "the Shilonite" of Nehemiah 11:5 1 Chronicles 9:5. (2)
(shelach): The son or (Septuagint) grandson of Arpachshad and father of Eber ...
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Semites
... linguistic argument. 2. The Five Sons of Shem: The sons of Shem are given as
Elam, Assbur, Arpachshad, Lud and Aram (Genesis 10:22). All ...
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Semitic
... linguistic argument. 2. The Five Sons of Shem: The sons of Shem are given as
Elam, Assbur, Arpachshad, Lud and Aram (Genesis 10:22). All ...
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Eber (16 Occurrences)
... Genesis 10:24 Arpachshad became the father of Shelah. ... 1 Chronicles 1:18 Arpachshad
became the father of Shelah, and Shelah became the father of Eber. ...
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Daughters (246 Occurrences)
... Genesis 11:11 Shem lived five hundred years after he became the father of
Arpachshad, and became the father of sons and daughters. ...
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Lud (10 Occurrences)
... delay. (WEY). Genesis 10:22 The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud,
and Aram. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Genealogy (29 Occurrences)
... III. Elam = Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, Aramaic 1. Aram = Uz, Hul, Gether, Mash
(Chronicles, Meshech). 2. Arpachshad = Shelah = Eber = Peleg, Joktan. ...
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