Son of Shelah, descendant of Judah
Saraph
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:22.
שָׂרָףSaraph
- Father
- Shelah
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Saraph Written by AI
Saraph is briefly mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:22 as one of the sons of Shelah, who was a son of Judah. The genealogy in 1Chronicles 4 lists some of the prominent families and individuals within the tribe of Judah. Saraph is described as one of the men who "had dominion in Moab and Jashubi-lehem" (1 Chronicles 4:22). This suggests that Saraph and his family may have had some influence or authority in the region of Moab, a neighboring nation to Israel. However, no further details are provided about Saraph's life or his specific role. The mention of Jashubi-lehem is also unclear, as it could refer to a place or a person. Saraph's inclusion in the genealogy serves to highlight the various descendants of Judah and their activities in the surrounding regions.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 4:22
Jokim, the men of Cozeba, and Joash and Saraph, who ruled in Moab and Jashubi-lehem. (These names are from ancient records.)
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.