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/><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Ebal, and Abimael, Saba, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Obal and Abimael, Sheba<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Obal, Abimael, Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Obal, Abimael, Sheba,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Obal, Abimael, and Sheba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Ubal, and Abimal, and Sheba,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Eval, and Abimael, and Saba,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/10-28.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=2272" 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">27</span>Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, <span class="reftext">28</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/5745.htm" title="5745: ‘ō·w·ḇāl (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Joktan, also his desc. Of foreign derivation; Obal, a son of Joktan.">Obal,</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/39.htm" title="39: ’ă·ḇî·mā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From 'ab and an elsewhere unused word; father of Mael; Abimael, a son of Joktan.">Abimael,</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/7614.htm" title="7614: šə·ḇā (N-proper-ms) -- Of foreign origin; Sheba, the name of three early progenitors of tribes and of an Ethiopian district.">Sheba,</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.…<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/1-21.htm">1 Chronicles 1:21</a></span><br />Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/23-1.htm">Isaiah 23:1-18</a></span><br />This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-1.htm">Ezekiel 27:1-36</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Now you, son of man, take up a lament for Tyre. / Tell Tyre, who dwells at the gateway to the sea, merchant of the peoples on many coasts, that this is what the Lord GOD says: You have said, O Tyre, ‘I am perfect in beauty.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-1.htm">Ezekiel 28:1-19</a></span><br />And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. / Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/25-22.htm">Jeremiah 25:22</a></span><br />all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/47-4.htm">Jeremiah 47:4</a></span><br />For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/1-9.htm">Amos 1:9-10</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Tyre, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they delivered up a whole congregation of exiles to Edom and broke a covenant of brotherhood. / So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-2.htm">Zechariah 9:2-4</a></span><br />and also against Hamath, which borders it, as well as Tyre and Sidon, though they are very shrewd. / Tyre has built herself a fortress; she has heaped up silver like dust, and gold like the dirt of the streets. / Behold, the Lord will impoverish her and cast her wealth into the sea, and she will be consumed by fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Matthew 11:21-22</a></span><br />“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Luke 10:13-14</a></span><br />Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-20.htm">Acts 12:20</a></span><br />Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-3.htm">Acts 21:3</a></span><br />After sighting Cyprus and passing south of it, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unload its cargo.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-3.htm">Acts 27:3</a></span><br />The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-5.htm">Acts 27:5-6</a></span><br />And when we had sailed across the open sea off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia. / There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-11.htm">Revelation 18:11-13</a></span><br />And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo— / cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; / of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages; of bodies and souls of slaves.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-3.htm">Genesis 25:3</a></b></br> And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1</a></b></br> And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">1 Chronicles 1:20-28</a></b></br> And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">Abimael</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">Abim'a-El</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">Obal</a> <a href="/genesis/10-7.htm">Sheba</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">Abimael</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">Abim'a-El</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-22.htm">Obal</a> <a href="/genesis/25-3.htm">Sheba</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>Obal</b><br>Obal is listed as one of the descendants of Joktan, a son of Eber, who is a descendant of Shem. This places Obal within the Semitic lineage, which is significant in the biblical narrative as it traces the line through which the Israelites and ultimately Jesus Christ would come. The name Obal is not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, suggesting that his descendants may not have played a prominent role in the biblical narrative. However, the inclusion of Obal in the Table of Nations highlights the diversity and spread of peoples after the flood, fulfilling God's command to "be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth" (<a href="/genesis/9.htm">Genesis 9:1</a>).<p><b>Abimael</b><br>Abimael is another descendant of Joktan, and like Obal, he is part of the Semitic line. The name Abimael means "my father is God," which reflects the theistic culture and the importance of divine acknowledgment in naming practices. While there is limited information about Abimael and his descendants in the biblical text, his inclusion in the genealogy underscores the widespread dispersion of peoples and the establishment of various tribes and nations. This dispersion is part of the broader narrative of Genesis, which sets the stage for the development of different cultures and languages, as further elaborated in the story of the Tower of Babel (<a href="/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11:1-9</a>).<p><b>Sheba</b><br>Sheba is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, referring to different individuals and regions. In this context, Sheba is a descendant of Joktan, indicating a Semitic origin. Sheba is often associated with wealth and trade, as seen in the account of the Queen of Sheba visiting King Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/10.htm">1 Kings 10:1-13</a>). This connection suggests that the descendants of Sheba may have been involved in trade routes and commerce, contributing to the economic and cultural exchanges in the ancient Near East. The mention of Sheba in various genealogies highlights the interconnectedness of different peoples and the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that "all peoples on earth will be blessed through you" (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>), as the spread of nations ultimately leads to the coming of Christ, who offers salvation to all.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/o/obal.htm">Obal</a></b><br>Obal is listed as one of the descendants of Joktan, a son of Eber. The name Obal is associated with a tribe or region, possibly in the Arabian Peninsula. The genealogies in <a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a> are often referred to as the "Table of Nations," which outlines the descendants of Noah's sons and their spread across the earth.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abimael.htm">Abimael</a></b><br>Another descendant of Joktan, Abimael is less well-known, but like Obal, he represents a tribe or group that settled in the Arabian region. The name Abimael may mean "my father is God," indicating a possible cultural or religious significance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sheba.htm">Sheba</a></b><br>Sheba is a more prominent name in biblical history, often associated with wealth and trade. The Queen of Sheba's visit to King Solomon is a well-known account, highlighting the region's prosperity and influence. Sheba is also linked to the Sabeans, a people known for their trading prowess.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_genealogies.htm">Understanding Genealogies</a></b><br>The genealogies in <a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a> are not just lists of names; they provide a framework for understanding the spread of humanity and the fulfillment of God's command to "fill the earth" (<a href="/genesis/9.htm">Genesis 9:1</a>). They remind us of God's sovereignty over history and His plan for all nations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_historical_context.htm">Cultural and Historical Context</a></b><br>Recognizing the historical and cultural significance of names like Sheba helps us appreciate the interconnectedness of biblical events and the broader ancient world. This understanding can deepen our appreciation for the Bible's historical reliability.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_plan_for_nations.htm">God's Plan for Nations</a></b><br>The inclusion of various tribes and nations in the biblical account points to God's overarching plan for all peoples. It encourages us to see the value and purpose in every culture and nation, as part of God's redemptive account.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>The descendants of Joktan, including Obal, Abimael, and Sheba, remind us of the lasting impact of our lives and choices. We are encouraged to consider the legacy we leave and how it aligns with God's purposes.<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_the_bible_say_on_fame.htm">What does the Bible say about seeking fame?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_megiddo's_biblical_role.htm">Who was Cush in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jesus'_mission_change_to_all_nations.htm">Why did Jesus tell His disciples not to preach to Gentiles (Matthew 10:5-6), but later command them to go to all nations (Matthew 28:19)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'by_my_spirit'_mean.htm">Where is Beersheba mentioned in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/10-28.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">Obal,</span><br /><span class="heb">עוֹבָ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·w·ḇāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5745.htm">Strong's 5745: </a> </span><span class="str2">Obal -- a son of Joktan, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abimael,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִֽימָאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·mā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_39.htm">Strong's 39: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abimael -- 'a father is El', a son of Joktan, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sheba,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁבָֽא׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7614.htm">Strong's 7614: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sheba -- a territory in soutwest Arabia, also the name of one or more descendant of Noah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/10-28.htm">Genesis 10:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/10-28.htm">Genesis 10:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/10-28.htm">Genesis 10:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/10-28.htm">Genesis 10:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/10-28.htm">Genesis 10:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/10-28.htm">Genesis 10:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/10-28.htm">Genesis 10:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/10-28.htm">Genesis 10:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/10-28.htm">Genesis 10:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/10-28.htm">Genesis 10:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/10-28.htm">OT Law: Genesis 10:28 Obal Abimael Sheba (Gen. 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