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
Parallels
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)