KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the four sons of Javan, who were descendants of Noah and became the ancestors of various nations and peoples.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the genealogical records that trace humanity from Adam through Noah's descendants after the flood. Javan was one of the sons of Japheth, Noah's son, and his descendants are believed to have settled in areas around the Mediterranean, including parts of Greece and the coastlands. These genealogies were important to the Israelites for understanding how all nations were related and fit into God's plan for humanity.
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