Shelah was Judah’s son. Shelah’s sons were Er, Laadah, Jokim, the men from Cozeba, Joash, and Saraph. Er was the father of Lecah. Laadah was the father of Mareshah and the ·family groups [clans] of linen workers at Beth Ashbea. Joash and Saraph ·ruled [or married] in Moab ·and Jashubi [or but returned to] Lehem. ·The writings about this family are very old [This is from the ancient records/traditions]. ²³ These sons of Shelah were potters. They lived in Netaim and Gederah and worked for the king.