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Genesis 11:12 Cross-References

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And Arphaxad lived five and thirty years, and begat Salah:

Genesis 11:12 (KJV)

Historical Context for Genesis 11:12

People Mentioned

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Arpachshadson of Shem (GEN 10:22)
S
Shelahson of Arpachshad (GEN 10:24, GEN 11:12)

Events

Birth of Shelah2267 BCBirth

Arpachshad lived THIRTY-FIVE YEARS, and became the father of Shelah; (GEN 11:12)

Commentary on Genesis 11:12

And Arphaxad lived five and thirty years, and begat Salah:... This passage belongs to the primeval history section (Genesis 1-11) which establishes universal truths about God, humanity, sin, and divine purposes before focusing on Abraham and Israel. These chapters answer fundamental questions about human origins, the spread of wickedness, God's judgment, and the preservation of a righteous remnant.Recurring patterns emerge: human sin escalating from individual disobedience to societal corruption, divine patience followed by judgment, gracious preservation of a remnant, and covenant promises en...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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