שַׁ֫עַף

sha.aphProper Noun (Masculine)H8174

Shaaph

From: from H5586 (סָעַף); fluctuation;

Short Definition

Shaaph, the name of two Israelites

Full Lexicon Entry

A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at ; son of Caleb (H3612H) and Jahdai (H3056); brother of: Regem (H7276), Jotham (H3147I), Geshan (H1529), Pelet (H6404) and Ephah (H5891I) § Shaaph = "division" 1) son of Jahdai of the family of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel 2) son of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel, by his concubine Maachah and father of Madmannah

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

1 Chronicles
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 2:47
  • 1 Chronicles 2:49

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