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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Joktan was the ancestor of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Joktan begot Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Joktan were the people of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Joktan became the father of Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Joktan begot Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Joktan began Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Jectan beget Elmodad, and Saleph, and Asarmoth, and Jare, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Joktan conceived Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Joktan begat Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmoth, and Jerah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yaqtan begot Elmudad and Shalaph and Khetsarmuth and Yarakh.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Joktan begot Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/1-20.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/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=111" 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/1_chronicles/1.htm">From Adam to Abraham</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3355.htm" title="3355: wə·yā·qə·ṭān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Shem and ancestor of several Arabian tribes. From qaton; he will be made little; Joktan, an Arabian patriarch.">And Joktan</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: yā·laḏ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/486.htm" title="486: ’al·mō·w·ḏāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Joktan, also his desc. Probably of foreign derivation.">Almodad,</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/8026.htm" title="8026: šā·lep̄ (N-proper-ms) -- Sheleph -- drawn out, a son of Joktan and his desc. From shalaph; extract; Sheleph, a son of Jokthan.">Sheleph,</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/2700.htm" title="2700: ḥă·ṣar·mā·weṯ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Joktan, also his desc. From chatser and maveth; village of death; Chatsarmaveth, a place in Arabia.">Hazarmaveth,</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/3392.htm" title="3392: yā·raḥ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Joktan, also his desc. The same as yerach; Jerach, an Arabian patriarch.">Jerah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,…<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="/genesis/10-25.htm">Genesis 10:25</a></span><br />Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-16.htm">Genesis 11:16-19</a></span><br />When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg. / And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-35.htm">Luke 3:35-36</a></span><br />the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Genesis 10:21-22</a></span><br />And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber. / The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Genesis 11:10-11</a></span><br />This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-12.htm">Genesis 11:12-13</a></span><br />When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. / And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-14.htm">Genesis 11:14-15</a></span><br />When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. / And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-20.htm">Genesis 11:20-21</a></span><br />When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. / And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-22.htm">Genesis 11:22-23</a></span><br />When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. / And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-24.htm">Genesis 11:24-25</a></span><br />When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah. / And after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-26.htm">Genesis 11:26-27</a></span><br />When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. / This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-28.htm">Genesis 11:28-29</a></span><br />During his father Terah’s lifetime, Haran died in his native land, in Ur of the Chaldeans. / And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-30.htm">Genesis 11:30-31</a></span><br />But Sarai was barren; she had no children. / And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-32.htm">Genesis 11:32</a></span><br />Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-18.htm">Genesis 9:18-19</a></span><br />The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. / These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,</p><p class="hdg">Hazarmaveth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Genesis 10:26,27</a></b></br> And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Almodad</a> <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Almo'dad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-18.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Hazarmaveth</a> <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Hazarma'veth</a> <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Jerah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-19.htm">Joktan</a> <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Sheleph</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Almodad</a> <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Almo'dad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-34.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-34.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Hazarmaveth</a> <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Hazarma'veth</a> <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Jerah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">Joktan</a> <a href="/genesis/10-26.htm">Sheleph</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">Adam's line to Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">The sons of Japheth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-8.htm">The sons of Ham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">The sons of Shem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Shem's line to Abraham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">Ishmael's sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">The sons of Keturah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-34.htm">The posterity of Abraham by Esau.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-38.htm">The sons of Seir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">The kings of Edom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">The dukes of Edom.</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/1_chronicles/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Joktan</b><br>Joktan is a significant figure in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles, representing the line of Shem, one of Noah's sons. His lineage is often associated with the peoples of the Arabian Peninsula. Joktan's descendants are believed to have settled in the southern regions of Arabia, contributing to the development of various tribes and cultures in that area.<p><b>was the father of Almodad</b><br>Almodad is considered one of the early Arabian tribes. The name Almodad may be linked to the Arabic word "Al-Mudad," suggesting a connection to the region's early inhabitants. This reflects the spread of Joktan's descendants into the Arabian Peninsula, indicating a broad geographical influence.<p><b>Sheleph</b><br>Sheleph is another descendant of Joktan, and his name is associated with the ancient tribes of Arabia. The Shelephites are thought to have settled in the southwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula. This connection highlights the expansion of Semitic peoples into diverse regions, contributing to the cultural and ethnic mosaic of the area.<p><b>Hazarmaveth</b><br>Hazarmaveth is identified with the region of Hadramaut in modern-day Yemen. This area is known for its historical significance and ancient trade routes, including the incense trade. The mention of Hazarmaveth underscores the historical and economic importance of Joktan's descendants in the development of early Arabian civilization.<p><b>Jerah</b><br>Jerah is less clearly identified with a specific region or tribe, but his inclusion in the genealogy suggests a continuation of the theme of expansion and settlement. The name Jerah may be linked to the Hebrew word for "moon," possibly indicating a connection to lunar worship or a region known for such practices. This reflects the diverse cultural and religious influences present among Joktan's descendants.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joktan.htm">Joktan</a></b><br>A descendant of Shem, Joktan is listed as the father of several sons, indicating his role in the genealogical line that traces the spread of nations after the flood.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/almodad.htm">Almodad</a></b><br>One of Joktan's sons, Almodad is part of the genealogical record that highlights the expansion of peoples and tribes.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sheleph.htm">Sheleph</a></b><br>Another son of Joktan, Sheleph's mention continues the lineage that is significant in understanding the distribution of nations.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hazarmaveth.htm">Hazarmaveth</a></b><br>Also a son of Joktan, Hazarmaveth's name is thought to be linked to a region in Arabia, suggesting the geographical spread of Joktan's descendants.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerah.htm">Jerah</a></b><br>The fourth son listed, Jerah contributes to the genealogical record that underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to populate the earth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogies.htm">The Importance of Genealogies</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible are not mere lists of names; they demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and His sovereignty over history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_spiritual_heritage.htm">Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage</a></b><br>Just as the genealogies trace physical descent, believers are encouraged to understand their spiritual heritage in Christ, who connects us to the promises of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The spread of nations and peoples, as seen in Joktan's descendants, reflects God's control and purpose in the unfolding of human history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_families_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Families in God's Plan</a></b><br>Families, as seen in the genealogies, are central to God's plan for humanity, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness in family life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_global_scope_of_god's_promise.htm">The Global Scope of God's Promise</a></b><br>The genealogies remind us that God's promise to bless all nations through Abraham is being fulfilled, encouraging us to participate in His global mission.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/david's_absence__align_or_contradict.htm">1 Chronicles 20:1: How does David's apparent absence during the battle align with or contradict other accounts of his military leadership?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_the_discrepancy_on_jehoshaphat's_actions.htm">In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/1_chronicles_20_6__is_the_giant's_anatomy_real.htm">1 Chronicles 20:6: Is the mention of a giant with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot biologically credible or purely symbolic?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/1-20.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">And Joktan</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָקְטָ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·qə·ṭān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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 /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">יָלַ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(yā·laḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Almodad,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַלְמוֹדָ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(’al·mō·w·ḏāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_486.htm">Strong's 486: </a> </span><span class="str2">Almodad -- a son of Joktan, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sheleph,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֑לֶף</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8026.htm">Strong's 8026: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sheleph -- 'drawn out', a son of Joktan and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Hazarmaveth,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲצַרְמָ֖וֶת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ṣar·mā·weṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2700.htm">Strong's 2700: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hazarmaveth -- a son of Joktan, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jerah,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָֽרַח׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·raḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3392.htm">Strong's 3392: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jerah -- a son of Joktan, also his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">1 Chronicles 1:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">1 Chronicles 1:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">1 Chronicles 1:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">1 Chronicles 1:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">1 Chronicles 1:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">1 Chronicles 1:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">1 Chronicles 1:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">1 Chronicles 1:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">1 Chronicles 1:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">1 Chronicles 1:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/1-20.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 1:20 Joktan became the father of Almodad (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:21" /></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="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>