Shelah

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    About Shelah

    Arphaxad’s son and the father of Eber (Genesis 10:24; 11:12–15; 1 Chronicles 1:18). Shelah is listed in Luke’s list of Jesus's ancestors as the son of Cainan the son of Arphaxad (Luke 3:35).

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    Shelah, Pool of Article

    Reservoir in the King’s Garden in Jerusalem ( Neh 3:15 ). See Siloam, Pool of .
    Primary Form Siloam

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    Nehemiah 3:15

    The Fountain Gate was repaired by Shallun son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah. He rebuilt it, roofed it, and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. He also repaired the wall of the Pool of Shelah near the king’s garden, as far as the stairs that descend from the City of David.

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    Nehemiah 3:15

    The Fountain Gate was repaired by Shallun son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah. He rebuilt it, roofed it, and installed its doors, bolts, and bars. He also repaired the wall of the Pool of Shelah near the king’s garden, as far as the stairs that descend from the City of David.