Salah
malePatriarchalMeaning: “Sprout; sending”
A son of Arphaxad and the father of Eber, in the genealogy of Shem leading to Abraham.
Biography
Salah (called Sala in Luke's genealogy) was the son of Arphaxad and the father of Eber, the ancestor of the Hebrews (Genesis 10:24; 11:12–15). He lived 433 years. Like the other patriarchs of this genealogy, Salah's importance lies in the line he carries forward — from Shem through Arphaxad and Eber toward Abraham, and ultimately to Christ (Luke 3:35).
Life Timeline
Becomes the father of Eber
On the Bible timeline
Salah belongs to the Creation & the Early World era (Beginning – c. 2100 BC).
- c. 2400 BC (traditional)The Flood
- c. 2200 BCThe Tower of Babel
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Themes & lessons from Salah
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Salah appears.
People they appear with
Scripture Appearances
6 verses in 2 booksGenesis5 verses
Genesis 10:24
And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber. Salah: Heb. Shelah
Genesis 11:12
And Arphaxad lived five and thirty years, and begat Salah:
Genesis 11:13
And Arphaxad lived after he begat Salah four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters.
Genesis 11:14
And Salah lived thirty years, and begat Eber:
Genesis 11:15
And Salah lived after he begat Eber four hundred and three years, and begat sons and daughters.
Luke1 verse
Luke 3:35
Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala,
Frequently asked about Salah
Who was Salah in the Bible?
A son of Arphaxad and the father of Eber, in the genealogy of Shem leading to Abraham.
What does the name Salah mean?
The name Salah means “Sprout; sending”.
Who were Salah's children?
Salah's children include Eber.
Who were Salah's parents?
Salah was the child of Arphaxad.
Where does Salah appear in the Bible?
Salah is mentioned 6 times across 2 books: Genesis, Luke.
What can we learn from Salah?
The story of Salah touches on themes of salah, genealogy, shem, arphaxad — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Salah's life.
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