Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(Chaldean fortress). A son of Shem (Gen. 10:22,24; 11:10-13; 1 Chron. 1:17-18,24).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Son of Shem, born two years after the flood, from whom Abraham descended (Gen. 10:22,24; Gen. 11:10-13; 1 Chron. 1:17-18,24). Stated as the father of Cainan in Luke 3:36. See CAINAN.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
’Arpakshad
Meaning:
probably of foreign origin; Arpakshad, a son of Noah; also the region settled by him
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
I shall fail as the breast: he cursed the breast-bottle
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Great diffusion; one that heals:―son of Shem; founder of Chaldeans, Gen. 10:22. {Diffusio maxima}