1 Chronicles 1:4

From Adam to Abraham · 1 Chronicles 1:1–27
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Translations

Modern
The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Traditional
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Literal
The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Latin
Noë, Sem, Cham, et Japtheth.

Original

Hebrew
English
The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Notes

A summary of the generations from Adam to the sons of Noah (compare Genesis 5:3–32).

The Chronicler starts by showing Israel's place among the nations. He traces their ancestry from Adam to Jacob, using information from Genesis.

Theme notes and profiles

Noah Ancestors of Jesus

Parallels

Genesis 5:1–32 Genesis 10:1–32 Genesis 11:10–26

People

Ham: One of Noah's three sons, father of Canaan Japheth: Son of Noah, ancestor of Indo-European peoples Noah: Righteous man, built ark, survived flood Shem: Noah's son, ancestor of Semitic peoples

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Japheth Marriage, Marriage Customs Shem Zemarites

Topics

Genealogy: from Adam to Noah Genealogy: To Abraham Ham: Son of Noah Shem: Preserved in the Ark (Ship)