Genesis 10:21-32 - The 26 Descendants Of Shem

21 Shem, Japheth's older brother, also had descendants. Shem was the father of the descendants of Eber. 22 Shem's sons included Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram.

23 Aram's descendants included Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.

24 Arpachshad fathered Cainan, Cainan fathered Shelah, and Shelah fathered Eber. 25 To Eber were born two sons. One was named Peleg, because the earth was divided during his lifetime. His brother was named Joktan. 26 Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, 27 Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, 28 Obal, Abimael, Sheba, 29 Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were Joktan's descendants. 30 Their settlements extended from Mesha towards Sephar, the eastern hill country.

31 These are Shem's descendants, listed by their families, each with their own lands, language, and family groups.

32 These are the families of Noah's sons, according to their records, by their nations. From these people, the nations on the earth spread out after the flood.


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