Key Figures — Genesis 10

5 figures

1. Noah

   Patriarch and survivor of the Flood.

   Noah is the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, whose descendants repopulate the earth after the Flood.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 6-9 (Noah's story and the Flood)
   • Hebrews Chapter 11 (Noah's faith commended)

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   • #Flood

2. Shem

   Son of Noah and ancestor of the Semitic peoples.

   Shem is the forefather of the Semitic nations, including the Israelites, through whom the promise of God continues.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 11 (Genealogy of Shem)
   • Luke Chapter 3 (Genealogy of Jesus through Shem)

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   • #Semitic
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3. Ham

   Son of Noah and ancestor of several ancient nations.

   Ham is the father of Canaan and other nations, some of which become adversaries of Israel.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 9 (Curse of Canaan)
   • Psalm 78:51 (Reference to the descendants of Ham)

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   • #Canaan
   • #Nations

4. Japheth

   Son of Noah and ancestor of various Indo-European peoples.

   Japheth's descendants spread out into many lands, forming various nations.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 9 (Blessing of Japheth)
   • 1 Chronicles Chapter 1 (Genealogy of Japheth)

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   • #Nations
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5. Nimrod

   Mighty hunter and ruler.

   Nimrod is noted for being a mighty hunter and establishing several key cities, including Babel.

   Related passages

   • Micah Chapter 5:6 (Reference to the land of Nimrod)
   • 1 Chronicles Chapter 1 (Genealogy mentioning Nimrod)

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   • #Babel

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