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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Almodad</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/almodad.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/10-26.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/almodad.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Almodad</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/a/almighty.htm" title="Almighty">◄</a> Almodad <a href="/topical/a/almo'dad.htm" title="Almo'dad">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Almodad is a biblical figure mentioned in the Table of Nations, which is found in the Book of Genesis. He is listed as one of the descendants of Shem, through Joktan, and is considered a progenitor of various peoples in the ancient Near East. The reference to Almodad is found in <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Genesis 10:26</a>, which states: "Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah" (Berean Standard Bible).<br><br><b>Genealogical Context</b><br><br>Almodad is a son of Joktan, who is a descendant of Shem, one of Noah's three sons. The genealogies in <a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a>, often referred to as the Table of Nations, serve to trace the origins of various ethnic groups and nations following the Great Flood. Almodad's placement in this genealogy suggests his significance in the post-diluvian world as an ancestor of a distinct group of people.<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Associations</b><br><br>While the Bible does not provide extensive details about Almodad himself, his inclusion in the Table of Nations implies a connection to a specific region or people group. Some biblical scholars and historians have attempted to identify Almodad with ancient tribes or regions in the Arabian Peninsula, given the context of Joktan's other descendants, many of whom are associated with southern Arabia.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Significance</b><br><br>The mention of Almodad in the genealogies underscores the biblical theme of the dispersion of humanity and the establishment of diverse nations following the Tower of Babel incident. This dispersion is seen as part of God's providential plan to populate the earth and fulfill His command to "be fruitful and multiply" (<a href="/genesis/9.htm">Genesis 9:1</a>).<br><br>From a theological perspective, the genealogies in Genesis, including the mention of Almodad, highlight the continuity of God's covenantal promises through specific lineages. They serve as a prelude to the calling of Abraham and the establishment of Israel as God's chosen people, through whom the Messiah would eventually come.<br><br><b>Interpretations and Speculations</b><br><br>Throughout history, various interpretations and speculations have arisen regarding the identity and significance of Almodad. Some have suggested that his name, which may mean "measure" or "immensity," could symbolize the vastness of the territories or peoples associated with his lineage. However, such interpretations remain speculative, as the biblical text provides limited information.<br><br>In summary, Almodad is a relatively obscure figure in the Bible, yet his inclusion in the genealogical records of Genesis underscores the broader narrative of human history and divine purpose as presented in the Scriptures.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Almodad</span><p>measure of God<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Almodad</span><p>(<i>measure</i>) the first in order of the descendants of Joktan. (<a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Genesis 10:26</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">1 Chronicles 1:20</a>)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Immeasurable, the first named of the sons of Joktan (<a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Genesis 10:26</a>), the founder of an Arabian tribe. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ALMODAD</span><p>al-mo'-dad ('almodhadh, "the beloved," or, "God is beloved"): The first mentioned of the thirteen sons of Joktan (<a href="/genesis/10-25.htm">Genesis 10:25-29</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">1 Chronicles 1:19-23</a>). A south Arabian name, and pointing to a south Arabian tribe. See <a href="../a/abimael.htm">ABIMAEL</a>.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1678.htm"><span class="l">1678. Elmadam -- Elmadam, an Israelite</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of Er. Word Origin of Hebrew origin, perhaps for <b>Almodad</b> Definition Elmadam,<br> an Isr. NASB Word Usage Elmadam (1). Elmodam. Of Hebrew <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1678.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/486.htm"><span class="l">486. <b>Almodad</b> -- a son of Joktan, also his desc.</span></a><br><b>...</b> 485, 486. <b>Almodad</b>. 487 . a son of Joktan, also his desc. Transliteration: <b>Almodad</b><br> Phonetic Spelling: (al-mo-dawd') Short Definition: <b>Almodad</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/486.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_x.htm"><span class="l">Chapter x</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And Joktan begat <b>Almodad</b> and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah; and Hadoram and<br> Uzal and Diklah; and Obal and Abimael and Sheba; and Ophir and Havilah and Jobab <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter x.htm</font><p><a href="/library/killen/the_ancient_church/endnotes.htm"><span class="l">[Endnotes]</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "Raamah, Naphtuhim, Amorite, <b>Almodad</b>, "Sabtechab,Pathrusim, Girgasite, Sheleph,<br> "Sheba, Caslubim, Hivite, Hazarmaveth, "Dedan, Caphtorim, Arkite, Jerah, "Nimrod <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/killen/the ancient church/endnotes.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/an_exposition_on_the_first.htm"><span class="l">An Exposition on the First Ten Chapters of Genesis, and Part of <b>...</b></span></a> <br>The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/an exposition on the first.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/almodad.htm"><span class="l"><b>Almodad</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> tribe. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>ALMODAD</b>. al <b>...</b> tribe. See ABIMAEL.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Almodad</b> (2 Occurrences). Genesis <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/almodad.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/almo'dad.htm"><span class="l">Almo'dad (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Almo'dad. <b>Almodad</b>, Almo'dad. Almon . <b>...</b> Almo'dad (2 Occurrences). Genesis 10:26<br> And Joktan begot <b>Almodad</b>, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/almo'dad.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jerah.htm"><span class="l">Jerah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jerah (2 Occurrences). Genesis 10:26 Joktan became the father of <b>Almodad</b>, Sheleph,<br> Hazarmaveth, Jerah, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jerah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/joktan.htm"><span class="l">Joktan (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 10:26 Joktan became the father of <b>Almodad</b>, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<br> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/joktan.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sheleph.htm"><span class="l">Sheleph (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Sheleph (2 Occurrences). Genesis 10:26 Joktan became the father of <b>Almodad</b>, Sheleph,<br> Hazarmaveth, Jerah, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sheleph.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/begot.htm"><span class="l">Begot (119 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (DBY JPS YLT). Genesis 10:26 And Joktan begot <b>Almodad</b>, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth,<br> and Jerah, (DBY JPS YLT). Genesis 11:10 These are the generations of Shem. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/begot.htm - 30k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/begat.htm"><span class="l">Begat (112 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> begat Eber. (KJV ASV WBS). Genesis 10:26 And Joktan begat <b>Almodad</b>, and Sheleph,<br> and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, (KJV ASV WBS). Genesis 11 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/begat.htm - 31k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hazarma'veth.htm"><span class="l">Hazarma'veth (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Hazarma'veth (2 Occurrences). Genesis 10:26 And Joktan<br> begot <b>Almodad</b>, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah; (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hazarma'veth.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hazarmaveth.htm"><span class="l">Hazarmaveth (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Hazarmaveth (2 Occurrences). Genesis 10:26 Joktan became the father of <b>Almodad</b>,<br> Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hazarmaveth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/arabia.htm"><span class="l">Arabia (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Among the sons of Joktan are mentioned <b>Almodad</b>, Hazarmaveth, Uzal (Izal),<br> Sheba, Ophir, Havilah. In <b>Almodad</b> we have probably the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/arabia.htm - 43k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Semites.html">Who are Semites? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Almodad (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Genesis 10:26</a></span><br />Joktan became the father of <span class="boldtext">Almodad</span>, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">1 Chronicles 1:20</a></span><br />Joktan became the father of <span class="boldtext">Almodad</span>, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/almodad.htm">Almodad</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/almodad--son_of_joktan.htm">Almodad: Son of Joktan</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/almodad.htm">Almodad (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/almon.htm">Almon (3 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/a/almighty.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Almighty"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Almighty" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/a/almo'dad.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Almo'dad"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Almo'dad" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></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></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>