Bible Encyclopedias
Shaaph
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(Heb. id. שִׁעִ; Gesenius division, but Furst union; Sept. Σαγάφ, v.r. Σαγαέ, Σέφ, Σαάφ ), the name of two men.
1. Last named of six sons of Jahdai, of the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:47). B.C. prob. post 1612.
2. Third named of four sons of Maachah, concubine of Caleb, of the tribe of Judah; he was the "fathers" (i.e. founder) of Madmannah (1 Chronicles 2:49). B.C. post 1612.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Shaaph'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/s/shaaph.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.