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Lecah

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Lecah was a descendant of Judah in the family of Shelah. He is mentioned only in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles.

Definition

Lecah was a descendant of Shelah, the third son of Judah. The name is known from Judah’s genealogical records.

Biblical Usage

Lecah is mentioned only in 1 Chronicles 4:21, where he appears among the descendants of Shelah.

Historical Background

He is associated with the family of Shelah and is recorded in Chronicles.

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(progress), a name mentioned in the genealogies of Judah, (1 Chronicles 4:21) only, as one of the descendants of Shelah, the third son of Judah by the Canaanites Bath-shua.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>le'-ka (lekhah): A descendant of Judah (1Ch 4:21).</p>
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