Shaaph (son of Caleb)

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Shaaph (son of Caleb)

Excerpt from the Lexham Bible Dictionary, the most advanced Bible dictionary.

Son of Caleb by Maacah; father of Madmannah (1 Chr 2:49). It is possible that 1 Chronicles is crediting Shaaph as the founder of the town of Madmannah, mentioned in Josh 15:31.

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The Lexham Bible Dictionary

Shaaph, Son of Caleb

Shaaph, Son of Caleb (שַׁעַף‎, sha'aph). Son of Caleb by Maacah; father of Madmannah (1 Chr 2:49). It is possible that 1 Chronicles is crediting Shaaph as the founder of the town of Madmannah, mentioned in Josh 15:31.

The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary

Shaaph (Person)

SHAAPH (PERSON) [Heb šaʿap (שַׁעַף‎)]. 1. The youngest of the six sons of Jahdai (1 Chr 2:47). Shaaph was the name of a Judahite, who descended from Jerahmeel’s brother Caleb. It should be noted, however, that the precise relationship of Jahdai and his children with any of the individuals mentioned in

Baker Encyclopedia of the Bible

Shaaph

Shaaph. 1. Jahdai’s sixth son, included in the genealogy of Caleb, Jerahmeel’s brother (1 Chr 2:47).2. Caleb’s son, the brother of Jerahmeel, by Maacah his concubine, and the father of Madmannah (1 Chr 2:49).

The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Revised

Shaaph

1. A Judahite; Son of Maacah the concubine of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel; the founder (“father”) of the town of Madmannah (1 Ch. 2:49).

Tyndale Bible Dictionary

Shaaph

SHAAPH1. Jahdai’s sixth son, included in the genealogy of Caleb, Jerahmeel’s brother (1 Chr 2:47).2. Son of Caleb by his concubine; the brother of Jerahmeel; the father of Madmannah (1 Chr 2:49).

The Wycliffe Bible Encyclopedia

Shaaph

SHAAPH1. A son of Jahdai (1 Chr 2:47), descendant of Caleb.2. The son of Maacah, a concubine of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel. He is called the “father” or founder of the city of Madmannah (1 Chr 2:48–49).

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible

Shaaph

Shaaph (Heb. šaʿap̱)1. A son of Jahdai; a Judahite and descendant of Caleb (1 Chr. 2:47).2. A son of Maacah and Caleb; father (founder) of Madmannah (1 Chr. 2:49).

Smith’s Bible Dictionary

Shaaph

Sha´aph (division).1. The son of Jahdai. 1 Chron. 2:47.2. The son of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel, by his concubine Maachah. 1 Chron. 2:49. (b.c. after 1445.)

The New Unger’s Bible Dictionary

Shaaph

SHA´APH (shaʹaf; Aram. “balsam”).1. The last named of the sons of Jahdai of the tribe of Judah (1 Chron. 2:47).2. Third named of the four sons of Caleb by Maacah, his concubine. He was the “father” (i.e., founder) of Madmannah (1 Chron. 2:49), after 1380 b.c.

Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary

Shaaph

SHAAPH [SHAY af] — the name of two men in the Old Testament:1. A descendant of Caleb through Jahdai (1 Chr. 2:47).2. A son of Caleb by his concubine Maachah (1 Chr. 2:49).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

SHAAPH

SHAAPH<shy’-af> ([שַׁעַת‎, shàaph]):1. A son of Jahdai (1 Chronicles 2:47).2. The son of Maachah, a concubine of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel. Shaaph is called the “father,” or founder, of the city Madmannah (1 Chronicles 2:48 f).