Genesis 11:12

12 When Arphaxad had lived 35 years, 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 Here is the story of Shem. It was two years after the flood. When Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad.

11 After Arphaxad was born, Shem lived 500 years. And he had other sons and daughters.

12 When Arphaxad had lived 35 years, he became the father of Shelah.

13 After Shelah was born, Arphaxad lived 403 years. And he had other sons and daughters.

14 When Shelah had lived 30 years, he became the father of Eber.