Bible Dictionary
Shaaph
Shaaph was the name of two men in Judah’s genealogies, including a son of Jahdai and a son of Caleb who was regarded as founder of Madmannah.
Definition
Shaaph was the name of two men in the genealogical records of Judah. One was a son of Jahdai; the other was the son of Maachah, a concubine of Caleb and the brother of Jerahmeel.
Biblical Usage
The second Shaaph is called the father, or founder, of the city Madmannah. Both men appear in Judahite genealogical material.
Historical Background
Shaaph is a personal name occurring in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles. The supplied material connects one bearer with the founding of Madmannah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>shy'-af (sha`aph):</p><p>(1) A son of Jahdai (1Ch 2:47).</p><p>(2) The son of Maachah, a concubine of Caleb, the brother of Jerahmeel. Shaaph is called the "father," or founder, of the city Madmannah (1Ch 2:48 f).</p>