Genesis 10:24
Genesis 10:24 in Multiple Translations
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.
And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.
And Arpachshad begat Shelah; and Shelah begat Eber.
And Arpachshad became the father of Shelah; and Shelah became the father of Eber.
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah. Shelah was the father of Eber.
Also Arpachshad begate Shelah, and Shelah begate Eber.
And Arphaxad hath begotten Salah, and Salah hath begotten Eber.
Arpachshad became the father of Shelah. Shelah became the father of Eber.
And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.
But Arphaxad begot Sale, of whom was born Heber.
Arphaxad became the father of Shelah. Shelah became the father of Eber.
Shem’s son Arfaxad had a son called Shelah, and he had a son called Eber.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 10:24
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Genesis 10:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַרְפַּכְשַׁ֖ד
יָלַ֣ד
אֶת
שָׁ֑לַח
וְ/שֶׁ֖לַח
יָלַ֥ד
אֶת
עֵֽבֶר
וְ/אַרְפַּכְשַׁ֖ד
ʼArpakshad
H775
Arpachshad
Conj | N-proper
יָלַ֣ד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שָׁ֑לַח
Shelach
H7974
Shelah
N-proper
וְ/שֶׁ֖לַח
Shelach
H7974
Shelah
Conj | N-proper
יָלַ֥ד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
עֵֽבֶר
ʻÊbêr
H5677
Eber
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 10:24
וְ/אַרְפַּכְשַׁ֖ד
ʼArpakshad
H775
"Arpachshad"
Conj | N-proper
Arpachshad was a son of Noah and the ancestor of a region, mentioned in Genesis 10:22 and Luke 3:36 as a part of Jesus' genealogy.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.22; son of: Shem (H8035); brother of: Asshur (H0804H), Elam (H5867C), Lud (H3865) and Aram (H0758); father of: Cainan (G2536); also called Arphaxad at Luk.3.36; Also named: Arphaxad (Ἀρφαξάδ "Arphaxad" G0742) § Arphaxad = "I shall fail as the breast: he cursed the breast-bottle" third son of Shem
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Arphaxad. See also: Genesis 10:22; Genesis 11:12; 1 Chronicles 1:24.
יָלַ֣ד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שָׁ֑לַח
Shelach
H7974
"Shelah"
N-proper
Shelach was a man who lived after the flood, mentioned in Genesis 10:24 as the son of Cainan and father of Eber. His name means sprout, and he is an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.24; son of: Cainan (G2536); father of: Eber (H5677) Also named: Sala (Σαλά "Shelah" G4527H) § Salah or Shelah = "sprout" son of Arphaxad and father of Eber
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Salah, Shelah. Compare H7975 (שִׁלֹחַ)lemma שִׁלֹּחַ extra dagesh, corrected to שִׁלֹחַ. See also: Genesis 10:24; Genesis 11:14; 1 Chronicles 1:24.
וְ/שֶׁ֖לַח
Shelach
H7974
"Shelah"
Conj | N-proper
Shelach was a man who lived after the flood, mentioned in Genesis 10:24 as the son of Cainan and father of Eber. His name means sprout, and he is an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.24; son of: Cainan (G2536); father of: Eber (H5677) Also named: Sala (Σαλά "Shelah" G4527H) § Salah or Shelah = "sprout" son of Arphaxad and father of Eber
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Salah, Shelah. Compare H7975 (שִׁלֹחַ)lemma שִׁלֹּחַ extra dagesh, corrected to שִׁלֹחַ. See also: Genesis 10:24; Genesis 11:14; 1 Chronicles 1:24.
יָלַ֥ד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עֵֽבֶר
ʻÊbêr
H5677
"Eber"
N-proper
Eber refers to several men in the Bible, including a great-grandson of Shem and the father of Peleg, as mentioned in Genesis and Nehemiah. He was a key figure in the genealogy of the Israelites. His name means the region beyond.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.20 § Eber or Heber = "the region beyond" 1) son of Salah, great grandson of Shem, father of Peleg and Joktan 2) a Gadite chief 3) a Benjamite, son of Elpaal and descendant of Sharahaim 4) a Benjamite, son of Shashak 5) a priest in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Eber, Heber. See also: Genesis 10:21; Numbers 24:24; Nehemiah 12:20.
Study Notes — Genesis 10:24
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- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 10:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 10:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 10:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 10:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 10:24
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 10:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 10:24
Context — The Semites
22The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.
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. 26And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke 3:35 | the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, |
| 2 | Genesis 11:12–15 | 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. 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 10:24 Summary
Genesis 10:24 tells us about the family of Arphaxad, who was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. This verse is important because it helps us understand the connections between the different families and nations in the biblical story, and it ultimately points us to the story of God's relationship with His people, as seen in Genesis 17:1-27. Just like the families in this verse, our own families are part of a larger story that God is telling, and we can trust that He is working out His plan in our lives, just as He did in the lives of Arphaxad, Shelah, and Eber (Psalm 127:1-5). By understanding our place in God's story, we can find hope and purpose for our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the genealogy in Genesis 10:24 important?
The genealogy in Genesis 10:24 is important because it connects the early descendants of Shem to the rest of the biblical narrative, ultimately leading to the story of Abraham and the nation of Israel, as seen in Genesis 11:10-26 and Genesis 17:1-27.
Who was Arphaxad and what was his significance?
Arphaxad was a son of Shem and the father of Shelah, as mentioned in Genesis 10:22-24, and his lineage is significant because it leads to the birth of Eber, from whom the Hebrews got their name, as seen in Genesis 10:24 and Genesis 11:14-17.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Bible, which tells the story of God's relationship with humanity, and it specifically sets the stage for the story of the nation of Israel, which is central to the biblical narrative, as seen in Exodus 1:1-22 and Deuteronomy 1:1-3.
What can we learn from the simplicity of this verse?
The simplicity of Genesis 10:24 teaches us that God is concerned with the details of our lives and our families, and that He is working out His plan through the ordinary events of human history, as seen in Psalm 127:1-5 and Matthew 1:1-17.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative?
- How does the simplicity of this verse relate to the complexity of our own lives and families?
- What does the fact that God includes this verse in the Bible say about His attention to detail and care for humanity?
- How can we apply the principles of this verse to our own understanding of our place in God's larger story?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 10:24
And Arphaxad begat Salah,.... Or Shelach which signifies "a sending forth"; that is, of waters: it is part of the name of Methuselah, given him by his father, as prophetic of the flood, see Genesis
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 10:24
And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber. Arphaxad begat Salah - Shelah (1 Chronicles 1:18) [Hebrew, shelach (H7974)], a shoot, implying that this branch of the family perhaps extended beyond
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 10:24
Genesis 10:24 And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.Ver. 24. And Arphaxad.] Held to be the father of the Chaldees.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 10:24
(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 Tôldôth Shem, Genesis 11:10-26.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 10:24
Verse 24. Salah] The founder of the people of Susiana. Eber.] See Genesis 10:21. The Septuagint add Cainan here, with one hundred and thirty to the chronology.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 10:24
24–30 (J). Genealogy of Shem A section from J, who speaks not of peoples, but of individuals of the heroic age. See Genesis 11:10-19 (P) for a duplicate mention of “Arpachshad, … Peleg.”
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 10:24
24. The line of Arphaxad is now specially taken up, as that with which the narrative is mainly concerned. Salah, or Shelah, from ωׁ ?μη, to send forth, one sent; hence Shiloah, or Siloah, sent. John 9:7.