Genesis 11:12

12 When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah.

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 account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad.

11 And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.

12 When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah.

13 And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

14 When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber.