Overview
Telah was a son of Rezeph and the father of Tahan in the genealogical line of the tribe of Ephraim. He appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles, which document the family lines of Israel's twelve tribes following the exile. While Scripture provides minimal personal details about Telah, his inclusion in the genealogy affirms the continuity of God's covenant people through successive generations.
Key Scriptures
"Rezeph was his son, Telah his son, Tahan his son" (1 Chronicles 7:25, ESV).
"The sons of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son..." (1 Chronicles 7:20, ESV).
Application
The genealogical records remind us that God preserves His people and fulfills His covenant promises across generations, encouraging believers to trust in His faithfulness through all seasons of life.