Genesis 10:24
New International Version
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah the father of Eber.

New Living Translation
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and 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 Salah; and Salah begat Eber.

New King James Version
Arphaxad begot Salah, and Salah 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.

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 Cainan, Cainan 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
And 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 Salah; and Salah begat Eber.

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

Young's Literal Translation
And Arphaxad hath begotten Salah, and Salah hath begotten Eber.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Arphaeshad shall beget Shelah, and Shelah shall beget Eber.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Arphaxad begot Sale, of whom was born Heber.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But truly, Arphaxad conceived Shelah, from whom was born 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 Arphakhashar begot Shalah; and Shalah begot 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
And Arphaxad begot Cainan, and Cainan begot Sala. And Sala begot Heber.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Semites
23The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. 24Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. 25Two 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
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,

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

1 Chronicles 1:24
So from Shem came Arphaxad, Shelah,

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.

Hebrews 11:10
For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

Matthew 1:2-3
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram.

Romans 9:7-8
Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.

Acts 7:4
So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living.

Galatians 3:16
The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.

Exodus 6:16-20
These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...

Numbers 26:58-59
These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.

Deuteronomy 32:8
When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.

Isaiah 19:25
The LORD of Hosts will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt My people, Assyria My handiwork, and Israel My inheritance.”

Ezekiel 16:3
and tell her that this is what the Lord GOD says to Jerusalem: Your origin and your birth were in the land of the Canaanites. Your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite.

Hosea 11:1
When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called My son.


Treasury of Scripture

And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.

Salah.

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

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1. The generations of Noah.
2. Japheth.
6. Ham.
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Arphaxad
The name "Arphaxad" is derived from the Hebrew root, which may mean "boundary of the Chaldeans" or "stronghold of the Chaldeans." Arphaxad is a significant figure in the genealogical line leading to Abraham, emphasizing the continuity of God's promise through specific lineages. Historically, Arphaxad is considered one of the post-flood patriarchs, and his mention here underscores the preservation and continuation of humanity through Noah's descendants. His lineage is crucial as it leads to the Hebrew people, highlighting God's unfolding plan for redemption through a chosen family.

was the father of
This phrase indicates a direct paternal relationship, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. In Hebrew culture, genealogies were vital for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and fulfilling God's promises. The phrase underscores the continuity of God's covenantal promises through successive generations, pointing to the faithfulness of God in maintaining His covenant with humanity.

Shelah
The name "Shelah" is rooted in the Hebrew word that can mean "petition" or "request." Shelah's position in the genealogy is significant as he serves as a bridge between Arphaxad and Eber, linking the post-flood world to the emergence of the Hebrew people. His mention in the genealogy highlights the unfolding of God's plan through ordinary human lives, each playing a role in the divine narrative.

and Shelah was the father of
This repetition of the paternal phrase reinforces the importance of generational continuity in the biblical text. It serves as a reminder of the faithfulness required to pass down the knowledge and worship of God from one generation to the next. The phrase also highlights the role of family in God's redemptive history, where each generation is tasked with preserving and transmitting the covenantal promises.

Eber
The name "Eber" is significant as it is believed to be the root of the term "Hebrew." Eber is a pivotal figure in the genealogy, representing the transition from the post-flood patriarchs to the emergence of the Hebrew identity. His name and lineage are crucial in understanding the development of the Hebrew people, who would later become the nation of Israel. Eber's mention in the genealogy underscores the divine orchestration of history, where God prepares a people through whom He will reveal Himself to the world.

(24) Arphaxad begat Salah.--Heb., Shelah. The rest of the chapter is devoted to giving an account of the settlements of the Joktanite Arabs, who formed only one, apparently, of the races sprung from Arphaxad, as in this table even the Hebrews are omitted, although Eber's birth is given with the view of showing that the right of primogeniture belonged not to Joktan, but to Eber. The name Arphaxad, as we have seen (Genesis 10:22), at present defies all explanation. For the rest, see the Toldoth Shem, Genesis 11:10-26.

Verse 24. - And Arphaxad begat Salah. The nation descended from him has not been identified, though their name, "Extension," may imply that they were early colonists. And Salah begat Eber. The father of the Hebrews or Emigrants (vide ver. 21).

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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