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1 Chronicles 1:5

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Japheth's sons were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists the seven sons of Japheth, one of Noah's three sons, showing how different nations and peoples descended from Noah's family after the flood.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the genealogical lists in 1 Chronicles, a book that records the lineage of God's people starting from Adam and focusing on the descendants of Noah's sons after the Flood. Japheth, as one of Noah's three sons, is listed here with his sons, who were traditionally seen as the forebears of various nations in Europe and Asia, helping to establish the biblical framework of human dispersion. These genealogies served to affirm Israel's historical identity and their place among the nations in ancient times.

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