Genesis 11:12

12 Arpakhshad lived thirty-five years, and became the father of Shelach.

Genesis 11:12 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 11:12

And Arphaxad lived thirty five years, and begat Salah.
] Arphaxad is the first on record that had a son born to him so early; of Salah, (See Gill on Genesis 10:24).

Genesis 11:12 In-Context

10 This is the history of the generations of Shem. Shem was one hundred years old, and became the father of Arpakhshad two years after the flood.

11 Shem lived after he became the father of Arpakhshad five hundred years, and became the father of sons and daughters.

12 Arpakhshad lived thirty-five years, and became the father of Shelach.

13 Arpakhshad lived after he became the father of Shelach four hundred three years, and became the father of sons and daughters.

14 Shelach lived thirty years, and became the father of `Ever: