Saraph appears in 1 Chronicles 4:22 as a descendant of Judah, noted for having 'ruled in Moab.' The brief reference suggests he exercised authority over Moabite territory, possibly as a governor during Israel's dominance over Moab under David or Solomon. His name derives from the root meaning 'burn,' the same root that gives us 'seraphim.' The terse genealogical note leaves much uncertain—whether his rule was administrative, military, or represented intermarriage and settlement. The text notes these are 'ancient records,' suggesting the chronicler drew from old sources whose full context was already partially lost.