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All these were sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were descendants of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these <i>were</i> the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these <i>were</i> the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all of these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and Ophir and Havilah and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and Ophir and Havilah and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and Ophir and Havilah and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were Joktan’s sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were Joktan&#8217s sons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. These were Joktan's sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All of them were descended from Joktan. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were Joktan's descendants. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab; all these [are] sons of Joktan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab; all these are sons of Joktan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these the sons of Joktan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Ophir, and Hevila, and Jobab. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Ophir, and Havilah and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah and Jobab. All these were descendants of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all these were the descendants of Joktan.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all these were sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Auphir, and Khwila, and Yubab all of them; these are the children of Yaqtan.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and Uphir, and Evila, and Jobab, all these were the sons of Jektan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/10-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=2275" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">The Semites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>Obal, Abimael, Sheba, <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/211.htm" title="211: ’ō·w·p̄ir (N-proper-ms) -- Or pophiyr; and fowphir; of uncertain derivation; Ophir, the name of a son of Joktan, and of a gold region in the East.">Ophir,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2341.htm" title="2341: ḥă·wî·lāh (N-proper-fs) -- Probably from chuwl; circular; Chavilah, the name of two or three eastern regions; also perhaps of two men.">Havilah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3103.htm" title="3103: yō·w·ḇāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- From yabab; howler; Jobab, the name of two Israelites and of three foreigners.">and Jobab.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">were sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3355.htm" title="3355: yā·qə·ṭān (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Shem and ancestor of several Arabian tribes. From qaton; he will be made little; Joktan, an Arabian patriarch.">of Joktan.</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>Their territory extended from Mesha to Sephar, in the eastern hill country.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">1 Chronicles 1:23</a></span><br />Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-3.htm">Genesis 25:3</a></span><br />Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were the Asshurites, the Letushites, and the Leummites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1</a></span><br />There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a></span><br />The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-31.htm">Luke 11:31</a></span><br />The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/25-23.htm">Jeremiah 25:23</a></span><br />Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-22.htm">Ezekiel 27:22</a></span><br />The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; for your wares they exchanged gold, the finest of all spices, and precious stones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6</a></span><br />Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-10.htm">Psalm 72:10</a></span><br />May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-30.htm">1 Kings 4:30</a></span><br />Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/9-28.htm">1 Kings 9:28</a></span><br />They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-14.htm">2 Chronicles 9:14</a></span><br />not including the revenue from the merchants and traders. And all the Arabian kings and governors of the land also brought gold and silver to Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-21.htm">2 Chronicles 9:21</a></span><br />For the king had the ships of Tarshish that went with Hiram’s servants, and once every three years the ships of Tarshish would arrive bearing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-15.htm">1 Kings 10:15</a></span><br />not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan.</p><p class="hdg">Ophir.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/9-28.htm">1 Kings 9:28</a></b></br> And they came to Ophir, and fetched from thence gold, four hundred and twenty talents, and brought <i>it</i> to king Solomon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-48.htm">1 Kings 22:48</a></b></br> Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Eziongeber.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">1 Chronicles 8:18</a></b></br> Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal;</p><p class="hdg">Havilah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/2-11.htm">Genesis 2:11</a></b></br> The name of the first <i>is</i> Pison: that <i>is</i> it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where <i>there is</i> gold;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-18.htm">Genesis 25:18</a></b></br> And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that <i>is</i> before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: <i>and</i> he died in the presence of all his brethren.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/15-7.htm">1 Samuel 15:7</a></b></br> And Saul smote the Amalekites from Havilah <i>until</i> thou comest to Shur, that <i>is</i> over against Egypt.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-18.htm">Jobab</a> <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Joktan</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-12.htm">Ophir</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Jobab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">Joktan</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-28.htm">Ophir</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-1.htm">The generations of Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Japheth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-6.htm">Ham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-8.htm">Nimrod becomes the first monarch; the descendants of Canaan.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">The sons of Shem.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Ophir</b><br>Ophir is often associated with a region famous for its wealth and fine gold, as mentioned in several biblical passages (e.g., <a href="/1_kings/9-28.htm">1 Kings 9:28</a>, <a href="/job/28-16.htm">Job 28:16</a>). The exact location of Ophir is uncertain, with theories suggesting areas such as the Arabian Peninsula, India, or Africa. The mention of Ophir in <a href="/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29</a> places it within the genealogical context of Joktan's descendants, indicating its significance in the ancient world. The wealth of Ophir is sometimes seen as a type of the riches found in Christ, who offers spiritual wealth beyond material possessions.<p><b>Havilah</b><br>Havilah is a name that appears in various contexts in the Bible. It is mentioned in <a href="/genesis/2-11.htm">Genesis 2:11</a> as a land rich in gold, bdellium, and onyx stone. The geographical location of Havilah is debated, with some suggesting it could be in Arabia or near the Persian Gulf. The repetition of the name in different genealogies suggests a significant and possibly widespread influence. Havilah's association with precious resources can symbolize the abundance and provision found in God's creation.<p><b>Jobab</b><br>Jobab is a less frequently mentioned figure, and there is limited information about him outside of genealogical records. The name Jobab appears in other contexts, such as a king of Edom (<a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33</a>), but it is unclear if there is any direct connection. The inclusion of Jobab in Joktan's lineage highlights the diversity and spread of Joktan's descendants, contributing to the broader narrative of the dispersion of peoples after the flood.<p><b>All these were sons of Joktan</b><br>Joktan is a significant figure in the genealogy of Shem, one of Noah's sons. His descendants are believed to have settled in the Arabian Peninsula, contributing to the development of various tribes and nations. The listing of Joktan's sons in <a href="/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a> emphasizes the fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (<a href="/genesis/9.htm">Genesis 9:1</a>). This genealogical record serves as a historical and cultural backdrop for understanding the spread of humanity and the establishment of different ethnic groups in the ancient Near East. The dispersion of Joktan's descendants can be seen as part of God's sovereign plan to populate the earth, setting the stage for the unfolding of redemptive history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/o/ophir.htm">Ophir</a></b><br>A region or people known for its wealth, particularly in gold. Ophir is often associated with a distant land rich in resources, mentioned in various parts of the Bible for its fine gold.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/havilah.htm">Havilah</a></b><br>A region or people mentioned in the Bible, often associated with wealth and resources. It is sometimes linked to the land surrounding the Garden of Eden and is noted for its good quality gold and precious stones.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jobab.htm">Jobab</a></b><br>A lesser-known figure in the Bible, listed as one of the sons of Joktan. The name Jobab appears elsewhere in the Bible, but it is unclear if these references are to the same individual.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/joktan.htm">Joktan</a></b><br>A descendant of Shem, one of Noah's sons. Joktan is the father of several sons who are believed to have settled in the Arabian Peninsula, contributing to the spread of Semitic peoples.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_lineage_and_legacy.htm">Understanding Lineage and Legacy</a></b><br>The genealogies in Genesis remind us of the importance of family heritage and the impact of our ancestors on our lives. Reflect on how your family history shapes your identity and faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_wealth_and_resources.htm">The Significance of Wealth and Resources</a></b><br>Ophir and Havilah are noted for their wealth. Consider how material wealth is viewed in the Bible and how it should be managed according to biblical principles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_spread_of_peoples_and_cultures.htm">The Spread of Peoples and Cultures</a></b><br>Joktan's descendants illustrate the spread of peoples and cultures. Reflect on how God uses diverse cultures to fulfill His purposes and how we can appreciate and learn from cultural diversity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/biblical_names_and_their_meanings.htm">Biblical Names and Their Meanings</a></b><br>Names in the Bible often have significant meanings. Explore the meanings of biblical names and how they reflect the character or destiny of individuals.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_pishon_mean.htm">What does Pishon mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_jacob_alone_move_a_multi-shepherd_stone.htm">Genesis 29:2-3: How plausible is it for Jacob alone to remove a stone that typically required multiple shepherds?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_proof_of_a_global_flood.htm">Psalm 29:10 mentions the Lord sitting enthroned over the flood; if this points to a universal flood, why do we lack conclusive global geological or archeological proof of it?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_genesis_5_and_psalm_90_10.htm">How do we reconcile the extraordinarily long lifespans in Genesis 5 with the more typical human lifespan suggested in Psalm 90:10?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/10-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Ophir,</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹפִ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·p̄ir)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_211.htm">Strong's 211: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ophir -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also a region from which gold comes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Havilah,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲוִילָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·wî·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2341.htm">Strong's 2341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Havilah -- a son of Cush, also a son of Joktan, also territories of uncertain location</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Jobab.</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹבָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·ḇāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3103.htm">Strong's 3103: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jobab -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also two non-Israelite kings, also two Benjamites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">All</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[were] sons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Joktan.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָקְטָֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·qə·ṭān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3355.htm">Strong's 3355: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joktan -- a descendant of Shem and ancestor of several Arabian tribes</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/10-29.htm">OT Law: Genesis 10:29 Ophir Havilah and Jobab (Gen. 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