Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood.
This is the family history of Noah's three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They all had children after the great flood.
This verse introduces the family records of Noah's three sons who became fathers after surviving the worldwide flood.
📚 Historical Context
Genesis 10:1 begins the genealogical record of Noah's sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, immediately following the account of the Great Flood in Genesis 9, which wiped out humanity except for Noah's family. This verse sets the stage for the Table of Nations, describing how the descendants of these three sons repopulated the earth and formed various people groups. It reflects the ancient biblical emphasis on lineage as a way to trace God's ongoing plan for humanity's spread across the world.
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