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Shaaph

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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shā´af ( שׁעף , sha‛aph ):

(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).

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Shaaph'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​s/shaaph.html. 1915.
 
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