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What does Genesis 11:13 mean?

"Arpachshad lived four hundred three years after he became the father of Shelah, and became the father of more sons and daughters."

— Genesis 11:13 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

10

This is the history of the generations of Shem: Shem was one hundred years old when he became the father of Arpachshad two years after the flood.

11

Shem lived five hundred years after he became the father of Arpachshad, and became the father of more sons and daughters.

12

Arpachshad lived thirty-five years and became the father of Shelah.

13

Arpachshad lived four hundred three years after he became the father of Shelah, and became the father of more sons and daughters.

14

Shelah lived thirty years, and became the father of Eber.

15

Shelah lived four hundred three years after he became the father of Eber, and became the father of more sons and daughters.

16

Eber lived thirty-four years, and became the father of Peleg.

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