Genesis 10:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Arphaxad was the father of Salah, and Salah was the father of Eber.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse continues the genealogical record, showing how God's chosen family line continued through Arphaxad to his son Salah and grandson Eber.

📚 Historical Context

Genesis 10 is part of the Table of Nations, a biblical genealogy that outlines the descendants of Noah's sons after the Great Flood, helping to explain the origins of various peoples and nations. This verse specifically traces the line from Arphaxad, a descendant of Shem, to his son Salah and then to Eber, emphasizing the continuity of family lines in the ancient Near East. These genealogies were crucial for ancient cultures to establish identity, inheritance, and historical connections.

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