Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Shaaph, a son of Jahdai, was a descendant of Caleb.
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Shaaph, mentioned in 1Ch.2.47, was a son of Jahdai and a descendant of Caleb, the son of Hezron. He is listed among the descendants of Judah, specifically within the Calebite clan. No further information about Shaaph's life or his role within the family is provided in the biblical text. His mention in the genealogy serves to highlight the lineage of Caleb and the importance of family records in ancient Israelite society.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8174
The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
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