And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.
Ham's sons were Cush, Mizraim, Phut, and Canaan.
This verse lists the four sons of Ham, one of Noah's three sons, showing how different family lines began after the flood.
📚 Historical Context
In the Bible, Genesis 10 is known as the Table of Nations, which traces the descendants of Noah's sons after the Great Flood as a way to explain the origins of various ancient peoples. Ham, one of Noah's three sons, is listed here with his sons, Cush, Mizraim, Phut, and Canaan, who are associated with regions in Africa and the Middle East, such as Ethiopia, Egypt, Libya, and the land of Canaan. This genealogy reflects the ancient worldview of the Israelites, helping to contextualize the spread of humanity and the establishment of nations in biblical history.
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