Arpachshads

Arpachshad is a figure mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis. He is listed as a son of Shem, and grandson of Noah. His birth is recorded in the genealogical accounts following the Great Flood. Arpachshad is identified as the father of Shelah and the grandfather of Eber, from whom the Hebrews derive their name. The name Arpachshad itself has been subject to various etymological interpretations, though no single definitive meaning is universally accepted. Some scholars suggest it may have origins in ancient Mesopotamian languages, potentially relating to concepts of boundary or land. The biblical narrative places Arpachshad as a significant link in the lineage from Noah to Abraham, a crucial element in the theological framework of the Old Testament. His existence is primarily known through these genealogical lists, and no other biographical details or significant actions are attributed to him within the biblical text. The precise historical or geographical location associated with Arpachshad is also not clearly defined in the biblical record.