KJV ORIGINAL
The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Shem were: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the five sons of Shem, one of Noah's three sons, showing how different nations and peoples descended from him after the flood.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the 'Table of Nations' in Genesis 10, which traces how the world was repopulated after Noah's flood through his three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Shem's descendants are traditionally considered the ancestors of the Semitic peoples, including the Hebrews, Arabs, and other Middle Eastern groups. These names represent both individuals and the nations or regions that would later bear their names.
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