Bible Dictionary
Arphaxad
Arphaxad was a son of Shem and an ancestor in the genealogical line leading to Abraham. In Judith, the name also refers to a king of the Medes who was defeated by Nebuchadnezzar.
Biblical Usage
In Genesis, Chronicles, and Luke, Arphaxad belongs to the genealogy descending from Shem. In Judith, Arphaxad is a Median king who reigned at Ecbatana and was defeated and slain by Nebuchadrezzar.
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