Genesis 11:12

12 Arpachshad was 35 years old when 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 and his descendants. Two years after the flood when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arpachshad.

11 After he became the father of Arpachshad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.

12 Arpachshad was 35 years old when he became the father of Shelah.

13 After he became the father of Shelah, Arpachshad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

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