Shaaph

CalebEnglish

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.47.

Shaaph, mentioned in1 Chronicles 2:47, was a son of Jahdai and a descendant of Caleb, the son of Hezron. He is listed among the descendants of Judah, specifically within the Calebite clan. No further information about Shaaph's life or his role within the family is provided in the biblical text. His mention in the genealogy serves to highlight the lineage of Caleb and the importance of family records in ancient Israelite society.