1 Chronicles 1:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is listing Noah and his three sons as part of the genealogical record from Adam to Abraham.

📚 Historical Context

This verse appears in the opening genealogy of 1 Chronicles, which was written after the Babylonian exile to help the returning Israelites understand their heritage and connection to God's covenant promises. The chronicler begins with Adam and traces the family line through Noah and his sons, who according to Genesis were the only survivors of the great flood and became the ancestors of all nations.

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