And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, and Jerah.
This verse lists four sons of Joktan as part of the genealogical record tracing human ancestry from Adam.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a book in the Old Testament that records the genealogies of ancient peoples, tracing lineages from Adam through Noah's descendants to the Israelites, emphasizing God's plan in human history. This specific verse lists the sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, as part of the broader account of how nations and families spread out after the biblical Flood. These genealogies served as a historical record for the Israelites, helping them understand their identity and God's ongoing work through specific bloodlines.
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