1 Chronicles 1:18 kjva — And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber."

— 1 Chronicles 1:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 1 — Context

15

And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite,

16

And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.

17

The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech.

18

And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.

19

And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother’s name was Joktan.

20

And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

21

Hadoram also, and Uzal, and Diklah,

1 Chronicles 1:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 1:18 say?
1 Chronicles 1:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 1:18 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 1:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 1, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 1:18.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 1:18 in?
1 Chronicles 1:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 1:18?
1 Chronicles 1:18 reads (KJVA): “And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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