And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
This verse continues listing the descendants of Joktan, showing how God's promise to fill the earth with people was being fulfilled through different family lines.
📚 Historical Context
Genesis 10 is part of the Table of Nations in the Bible, which traces the descendants of Noah's sons after the Flood to show how various people groups spread across the earth. Joktan, mentioned in this verse, is a descendant of Shem and is linked to early Semitic populations in the Arabian Peninsula, reflecting the ancient world's understanding of tribal origins. This specific verse lists some of Joktan's sons, who are believed to represent tribes that settled in regions of the Middle East.
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