Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Sheleph, a son of Joktan and descendant of Shem.
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Sheleph was one of the sons of Joktan, who was a descendant of Shem, according to Gen.10.26 and 1Ch.1.20. He is mentioned in the genealogies of the nations descended from Noah's sons after the flood. The descendants of Joktan, including Sheleph, are listed as living in the region from Mesha to Sephar, in the eastern hill country.
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(a drawing forth), the second in order of the sons of Joktan. (Genesis 10:26; 1 Chronicles 1:20)
SHE'LEPH (drawn out), the second in order of the sons of Joktan. Gen 10:26; 1 Chr 1:20.
SHE'LEPH (drawn out), the second in order of the sons of Joktan. Gen 10:26; 1 Chr 1:20.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8026
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
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