And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.
The sons of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.
This verse lists the four sons of Javan, who were descendants of Noah and became the ancestors of various nations and peoples.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles was written during the post-exilic period of Israel's history, around the 5th century BC, as a way to remind the returning exiles of their ancestral roots and God's faithfulness through generations. This verse is part of the Table of Nations, which traces the descendants of Noah's sons after the flood, with Javan being one of Japheth's sons and his listed offspring representing ancient seafaring peoples, such as those in the Mediterranean region. These genealogies served to establish the biblical view of how different nations originated from a common human family.
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