10:1 This is the history of the families of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the three sons of Noah. Many children were born to them after the Flood.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 1 , This is the history of the families of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the three sons of Noah. Many children were born to them after the Flood.
10:2 The descendants of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 2 , The descendants of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
10:3 The descendants of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 3 , The descendants of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
10:4 The descendants of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 4 , The descendants of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.
10:5 Their descendants became the seafaring peoples in various lands, each tribe with its own language.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 5 , Their descendants became the seafaring peoples in various lands, each tribe with its own language.
10:6 The descendants of Ham were Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 6 , The descendants of Ham were Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.
10:7 The descendants of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The descendants of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 7 , The descendants of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The descendants of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan.
10:8 One of Cush's descendants was Nimrod, who became a heroic warrior.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 8 , One of Cush's descendants was Nimrod, who became a heroic warrior.
10:9 He was a mighty hunter in the LORD's sight. His name became proverbial, and people would speak of someone as being 'like Nimrod, a mighty hunter in the LORD's sight.'
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 9 , He was a mighty hunter in the LORD's sight. His name became proverbial, and people would speak of someone as being 'like Nimrod, a mighty hunter in the LORD's sight.'
10:10 He built the foundation for his empire in the land of Babylonia, with the cities of Babel, Erech, Akkad, and Calneh.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 10 , He built the foundation for his empire in the land of Babylonia, with the cities of Babel, Erech, Akkad, and Calneh.
10:11 From there he extended his reign to Assyria, where he built Nineveh, Rehoboth-ir, Calah,
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 11 , From there he extended his reign to Assyria, where he built Nineveh, Rehoboth-ir, Calah,
10:12 and Resen--the main city of the empire, located between Nineveh and Calah.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 12 , and Resen--the main city of the empire, located between Nineveh and Calah.
10:13 Mizraim was the ancestor of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites,
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 13 , Mizraim was the ancestor of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites,
10:14 Pathrusites, Casluhites, and the Caphtorites, from whom the Philistines came.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 14 , Pathrusites, Casluhites, and the Caphtorites, from whom the Philistines came.
10:15 Canaan's oldest son was Sidon, the ancestor of the Sidonians. Canaan was also the ancestor of the Hittites,
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 15 , Canaan's oldest son was Sidon, the ancestor of the Sidonians. Canaan was also the ancestor of the Hittites,
10:16 Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites,
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 16 , Jebusites, Amorites, Girgashites,
10:17 Hivites, Arkites, Sinites,
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 17 , Hivites, Arkites, Sinites,
10:18 Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 18 , Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites.
10:19 Eventually the territory of Canaan spread from Sidon to Gerar, near Gaza, and to Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, near Lasha.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 19 , Eventually the territory of Canaan spread from Sidon to Gerar, near Gaza, and to Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, near Lasha.
10:20 These were the descendants of Ham, identified according to their tribes, languages, territories, and nations.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 20 , These were the descendants of Ham, identified according to their tribes, languages, territories, and nations.
10:21 Sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth. Shem was the ancestor of all the descendants of Eber.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 21 , Sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth. Shem was the ancestor of all the descendants of Eber.
10:22 The descendants of Shem were Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 22 , The descendants of Shem were Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.
10:23 The descendants of Aram were Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 23 , The descendants of Aram were Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.
10:24 Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 24 , Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber.
10:25 Eber had two sons. The first was named Peleg--'division'--for during his lifetime the people of the world were divided into different language groups and dispersed. His brother's name was Joktan.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 25 , Eber had two sons. The first was named Peleg--'division'--for during his lifetime the people of the world were divided into different language groups and dispersed. His brother's name was Joktan.
10:26 Joktan was the ancestor of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 26 , Joktan was the ancestor of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
10:27 Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 27 , Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
10:28 Obal, Abimael, Sheba,
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 28 , Obal, Abimael, Sheba,
10:29 Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 29 , Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab.
10:30 The descendants of Joktan lived in the area extending from Mesha toward the eastern hills of Sephar.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 30 , The descendants of Joktan lived in the area extending from Mesha toward the eastern hills of Sephar.
10:31 These were the descendants of Shem, identified according to their tribes, languages, territories, and nations.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 31 , These were the descendants of Shem, identified according to their tribes, languages, territories, and nations.
10:32 These are the families that came from Noah's sons, listed nation by nation according to their lines of descent. The earth was populated with the people of these nations after the Flood.
The NLT Book of Genesis , Chapter 10 , Verse 32 , These are the families that came from Noah's sons, listed nation by nation according to their lines of descent. The earth was populated with the people of these nations after the Flood.
