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Later the Canaanite clans scattered<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites. The Canaanite clans eventually spread out,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward the clans of the Canaanites dispersed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanite clans were scattered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the Arvadite, the Zemarite, and the Hamathite. Afterward the families of the Canaanites were dispersed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Arvadite, the Zemarite, and the Hamathite; and afterward the families of the Canaanite were spread abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the Arvadite and the Zemarite and the Hamathite; and afterward the families of the Canaanite were spread abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the Arvadite and the Zemarite and the Hamathite; and afterward the families of the Canaanite were spread abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the Arvadite and the Zemarite and the Hamathite; and afterward the families of the Canaanite were scattered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and the Arvadite and the Zemarite and the Hamathite. Afterward the families of the Canaanite were spread abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward the Canaanite clans scattered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward the Canaanite clans scattered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanite spread abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanite spread abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanite families scattered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. The different tribes of the Canaanites spread out, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later, the Canaanite families were widely scattered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanite clans were scattered,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites. Eventually the families of the Canaanites were scattered<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the Arvadites, and the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward the families of the Canaanites were spread abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites dispersed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward the families of the Canaanites were spread abroad. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite; and afterward the families of the Canaanite have been scattered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite; and afterwards have the families of the Canaanite been scattered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward the families of the Canaanites were dispersed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Aradian, the Samarite, and the Hamathite: and afterwards the families of the Chanaanites were spread abroad. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and the Arvadian, the Samarite, and the Hamathite. And after this, the peoples of the Canaanites became widespread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward, the clans of the Canaanites spread out,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the Arvadite, the Zemarite, and the Hamathite; and afterward the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Arudites, and Tsamrites, Khamathites, and after this the families of the Canaanites were spread out.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite; and afterward were the families of the Canaanite spread abroad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and the Aradian, and the Samarean, and the Amathite; and after this the tribes of the Chananites were dispersed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/10-18.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=2201" 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 Hamites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, <span class="reftext">18</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/721.htm" title="721: hā·’ar·wā·ḏî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Arvad. Patrial from 'Arvad; an Arvadite or citizen of Arvad.">the Arvadites,</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/6786.htm" title="6786: haṣ·ṣə·mā·rî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A Canaanite people. Patrial from an unused name of a place in Palestine; a Tsemarite or branch of the Canaanites.">the Zemarites,</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/2577.htm" title="2577: ha·ḥă·mā·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Canaan. Patrial from Chamath; a Chamathite or native of Chamath.">and the Hamathites.</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: wə·’a·ḥar (Conj-w:: Adv) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">Later</a> <a href="/hebrew/3669.htm" title="3669: hak·kə·na·‘ă·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan. Patrial from Kna'an; a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar.">the Canaanite</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: miš·pə·ḥō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/6327.htm" title="6327: nā·p̄ō·ṣū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To be dispersed or scattered. A primitive root; to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively.">were scattered,</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.…<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="/deuteronomy/2-23.htm">Deuteronomy 2:23</a></span><br />And the Avvim, who lived in villages as far as Gaza, were destroyed by the Caphtorites, who came out of Caphtor and settled in their place.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/13-3.htm">Joshua 13:3</a></span><br />from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">1 Chronicles 1:16</a></span><br />the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.<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="/ezekiel/25-16.htm">Ezekiel 25:16</a></span><br />therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I will stretch out My hand against the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites and destroy the remnant along the coast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/2-5.htm">Zephaniah 2:5</a></span><br />Woe to the dwellers of the seacoast, O nation of the Cherethites! The word of the LORD is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: “I will destroy you, and no one will be left.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/9-7.htm">Amos 9:7</a></span><br />“Are you not like the Cushites to Me, O children of Israel?” declares the LORD. “Did I not bring Israel up from the land of Egypt, the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Arameans from Kir?<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="/obadiah/1-20.htm">Obadiah 1:20</a></span><br />And the exiles of this host of the Israelites will possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath; and the exiles from Jerusalem who are in Sepharad will possess the cities of the Negev.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-5.htm">Zechariah 9:5-7</a></span><br />Ashkelon will see and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, as will Ekron, for her hope will wither. There will cease to be a king in Gaza, and Ashkelon will be uninhabited. / A mixed race will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. / I will remove the blood from their mouths and the abominations from between their teeth. Then they too will become a remnant for our God; they will become like a clan in Judah, and Ekron will be like the Jebusites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-21.htm">Matthew 15:21-28</a></span><br />Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. / And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-24.htm">Mark 7:24-30</a></span><br />Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice. / Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit soon heard about Jesus, and she came and fell at His feet. / Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-26.htm">Acts 8:26-40</a></span><br />Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” / So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship, / and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9-12</a></span><br />so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.</p><p class="hdg">Arvadite.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/27-8.htm">Ezekiel 27:8</a></b></br> The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: thy wise <i>men</i>, O Tyrus, <i>that</i> were in thee, were thy pilots.</p><p class="hdg">Zemarite.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/18-22.htm">Joshua 18:22</a></b></br> And Betharabah, and Zemaraim, and Bethel,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/13-4.htm">2 Chronicles 13:4</a></b></br> And Abijah stood up upon mount Zemaraim, which <i>is</i> in mount Ephraim, and said, Hear me, thou Jeroboam, and all Israel;</p><p class="hdg">Hamathite.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/34-8.htm">Numbers 34:8</a></b></br> From mount Hor ye shall point out <i>your border</i> unto the entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall be to Zedad:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-9.htm">2 Samuel 8:9</a></b></br> When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/17-24.htm">2 Kings 17:24,30</a></b></br> And the king of Assyria brought <i>men</i> from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed <i>them</i> in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in the cities thereof… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/9-19.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/genesis/6-4.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/jude/1-5.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Arvadite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Arvadites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Ar'vadites</a> <a href="/mark/3-18.htm">Canaanite</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-20.htm">Canaanites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-5.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-22.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/james/1-1.htm">Dispersed</a> <a href="/genesis/10-5.htm">Families</a> <a href="/revelation/18-17.htm">Far</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Hamathite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Hamathites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Ha'mathites</a> <a href="/genesis/4-2.htm">Later</a> <a href="/genesis/9-19.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/genesis/10-5.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/genesis/10-1.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/genesis/10-11.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Zemarite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Zemarites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Zem'arites</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/10-32.htm">Abroad</a> <a href="/genesis/15-14.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/genesis/15-14.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Arvadite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Arvadites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Ar'vadites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-19.htm">Canaanite</a> <a href="/genesis/10-19.htm">Canaanites</a> <a href="/genesis/10-20.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/genesis/46-28.htm">Directions</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-4.htm">Dispersed</a> <a href="/genesis/10-20.htm">Families</a> <a href="/genesis/12-6.htm">Far</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Hamathite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Hamathites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Ha'mathites</a> <a href="/genesis/22-1.htm">Later</a> <a href="/genesis/11-4.htm">Scattered</a> <a href="/genesis/10-32.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/genesis/11-7.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/genesis/13-6.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Zemarite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Zemarites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-16.htm">Zem'arites</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>the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites</b><br>The Arvadites were descendants of Arvad, a son of Canaan. Arvad was an island city located off the coast of modern-day Syria. It was known for its maritime prowess and is mentioned in <a href="/ezekiel/27-8.htm">Ezekiel 27:8</a>,11 as a participant in Tyre's trade network. The Arvadites' seafaring skills highlight the spread of Canaanite influence across the Mediterranean.<br><br>The Zemarites are less well-documented, but they are believed to have been associated with the city of Sumur, located near the coast of present-day Lebanon. This region was known for its strategic importance and fertile land, contributing to the prosperity of the Canaanite people.<br><br>The Hamathites were linked to the city of Hamath, situated in modern-day Syria. Hamath was a significant city-state in ancient times, often mentioned in the context of Israel's northern borders (<a href="/numbers/34-8.htm">Numbers 34:8</a>). It played a role in various biblical narratives, including alliances and conflicts with Israel.<p><b>Later the Canaanite clans were scattered</b><br>This scattering of the Canaanite clans is a fulfillment of the curse pronounced by Noah in <a href="/genesis/9-25.htm">Genesis 9:25</a>, where Canaan is cursed to be a servant to his brothers. The dispersion of these clans is also a precursor to the eventual conquest of Canaan by the Israelites, as described in the book of Joshua. This scattering can be seen as part of God's sovereign plan to establish Israel in the Promised Land, fulfilling His covenant with Abraham (<a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Genesis 15:18-21</a>). The scattering also serves as a reminder of the consequences of sin and disobedience, as the Canaanites' idolatry and immorality led to their displacement.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/arvadites.htm">Arvadites</a></b><br>Descendants of Arvad, a son of Canaan. Arvad was an island city-state located in the Mediterranean Sea, known for its maritime prowess.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zemarites.htm">Zemarites</a></b><br>Descendants of Zemar, another son of Canaan. The Zemarites are less well-documented, but they are believed to have settled in the region of modern-day Syria.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hamathites.htm">Hamathites</a></b><br>Descendants of Hamath, also a son of Canaan. Hamath was a significant city in ancient Syria, often mentioned in the context of its strategic importance and wealth.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaanite_clans.htm">Canaanite Clans</a></b><br>Refers to the various groups descended from Canaan, the son of Ham. These clans settled in the land that would later become known as Canaan, a region of great biblical significance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/scattering_of_the_canaanite_clans.htm">Scattering of the Canaanite Clans</a></b><br>This event refers to the dispersion of the Canaanite peoples across the region, which is a precursor to the later biblical accounts involving the Israelites and their interactions with these groups.<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 understanding our spiritual heritage and the legacies we leave behind. Reflect on how your actions today can impact future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_dispersion.htm">God's Sovereignty in Dispersion</a></b><br>The scattering of the Canaanite clans illustrates God's control over the nations. Trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem chaotic or uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_spiritual_influence.htm">Cultural and Spiritual Influence</a></b><br>The Canaanites' presence in the Promised Land serves as a reminder of the cultural and spiritual influences that can challenge our faith. Be vigilant in maintaining your spiritual integrity amidst external pressures.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context_in_scripture.htm">Historical Context in Scripture</a></b><br>Recognizing the historical and geographical context of biblical events enriches our understanding of Scripture. Take time to study the background of biblical accounts to gain deeper insights.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/interconnectedness_of_scripture.htm">Interconnectedness of Scripture</a></b><br>The Bible is a cohesive account with interconnected themes and events. Explore how different parts of Scripture relate to one another to enhance your comprehension of God's redemptive plan.<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_is_the_biblical_table_of_nations.htm">What is the Table of Nations in biblical context?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_sarah_conceive_at_an_old_age.htm">Is it scientifically plausible for Sarah to conceive a son at an advanced age (Genesis 18:10-12)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_wars_persist_if_god's_name_is_safe.htm">Proverbs 18:10: Why do wars and disasters persist if God's name supposedly guarantees safety as a 'strong tower'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_absurdism.htm">What does 'Not Good for Man to Be Alone' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the Arvadite</span>, - dwelt in Arvad, Aradus, now Ruad (Josephus) - <span class="cmt_word">and the Zemarite</span>, - Simyra, a city of Phoenicia (Bochart, Michaelis, Gesenius, Kalisch) whose ruins are still called Sumrah - <span class="cmt_word">and the Hamathite.</span> The inhabitants of Hamath, called Hammath Rabbah (<a href="/amos/6-2.htm">Amos 6:2</a>); Epiphaneia by the Greeks; now Hamah. <span class="cmt_word">And afterwards</span> - <span class="accented">i.e.</span> subsequent to the formation of these distinct tribes by the confusion of tongues - <span class="cmt_word">were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/10-18.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">the Arvadites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽאַרְוָדִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ar·wā·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_721.htm">Strong's 721: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arvadite -- inhabitant of Arvad</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Zemarites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצְּמָרִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣə·mā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6786.htm">Strong's 6786: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zemarite -- a Canaanite people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the Hamathites.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽחֲמָתִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·mā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2577.htm">Strong's 2577: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hamathite -- a Chamathite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Later</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַחַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Canaanite</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽכְּנַעֲנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·na·‘ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3669.htm">Strong's 3669: </a> </span><span class="str2">Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">clans</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפְּח֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pə·ḥō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were scattered</span><br /><span class="heb">נָפֹ֔צוּ</span> <span class="translit">(nā·p̄ō·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6327.htm">Strong's 6327: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be dispersed or scattered</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/10-18.htm">Genesis 10:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/10-18.htm">Genesis 10:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/10-18.htm">Genesis 10:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/10-18.htm">Genesis 10:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/10-18.htm">Genesis 10:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/10-18.htm">Genesis 10:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/10-18.htm">Genesis 10:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/10-18.htm">Genesis 10:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/10-18.htm">Genesis 10:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/10-18.htm">Genesis 10:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/10-18.htm">OT Law: Genesis 10:18 The Arvadite the Zemarite and the Hamathite (Gen. 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