Genesis 38:5
And she yet again conceived, and bare a son; and called his name Shelah: and he was at Chezib, when she bare him.
Cross-reference
Genesis 38:11
Parallel
In Genesis 38:11, Judah later tells Tamar to wait until Shelah grows up — showing Shelah's role in the story.
Genesis 38:26
Parallel
In Genesis 38:26, Judah admits he did not give Shelah to Tamar — referring back to this son's birth.
Genesis 46:12
Historical context
In Genesis 46:12, Shelah is listed among those who went to Egypt with Jacob, confirming he survived and had descendants.
Numbers 26:20
Historical context
In Numbers 26:20, Shelah is named as the ancestor of the Shelanite clan in the census of Israel.
1 Chronicles 4:21
Historical context
In 1 Chronicles 4:21, Shelah's descendants are listed, including the linen workers of Beth-Ashbea.
Nehemiah 11:5
Historical context
In Nehemiah 11:5, a descendant of Shelah is listed among those living in Jerusalem after the exile.