Bible Dictionary
Shelah
Shelah is the name of Judah’s youngest son and ancestor of the Shelanites, and also of a descendant of Arphaxad and father of Eber. A related form names the waters of Shiloah.
Definition
Shelah is the name of Judah’s youngest son and of a descendant of Arphaxad and father of Eber. The name means “petition.” A related form also designates Shiloah.
Biblical Usage
Judah’s son Shelah gave his name to the Shelanites. The other Shelah belongs to the genealogy from Arphaxad to Eber. In Nehemiah, a related form corresponds to Shiloah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Petition. (1.) Judah’s third son (Gen. 38:2, 5, 11, 14). (2.) A son of Arphaxad (1 Chr. 1:18).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a petition).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>she'-la (shelah; Sala):</p><p>(1) The youngest son of Judah and the daughter of Shua the Canaanite (Ge 38:5,11,14,26; 46:12; Nu 26:20 (16); 1Ch 2:3; 4:21). He gave his name to the family of the Shelanites (Nu 26:20 (16)). Probably "the Shelanite" should be substituted for "the Shilonite" of Ne 11:5; 1Ch 9:5.</p><p>(2) (shelach): The son or (Septuagint) grandson of Arpachshad and father of Eber (Ge 10:24; 11:13 (12),14,15; 1Ch 1:18,24; Lu 3:35).</p><p>(3) Ne 3:15 = "Shiloah" of Isa 8:6.</p><p>See SILOAM.</p>