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The sons of Noah were Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Noah, [and his sons] Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Noah, Noah’s sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Noah, Noah&#8217s sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />who was the father of Noah. Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />who fathered Noah, who fathered Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Noah. The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Noe, Sem, Cham, and Japheth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Noah, Shaym, Kham and Yaphet.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Noe: the sons of Noe, Sem, Cham, Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/1-4.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=8" 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">3</span>Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5146.htm" title="5146: nō·aḥ (N-proper-ms) -- Rest, patriarch who survived the flood. The same as nuwach; rest; Noach, the patriarch of the flood.">The sons of Noah:</a> <a href="/hebrew/8035.htm" title="8035: šêm (N-proper-ms) -- Name, oldest son of Noah. The same as shem; name; Shem, a son of Noah.">Shem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2526.htm" title="2526: ḥām (N-proper-ms) -- The same as cham; hot; Cham, a son of Noah; also his descendants or their country.">Ham,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3315.htm" title="3315: wā·yā·p̄eṯ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Noah. From pathah; expansion; Jepheth, a son of Noah; also his posterity.">and Japheth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.…<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/5-32.htm">Genesis 5:32</a></span><br />After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/6-9.htm">Genesis 6:9-10</a></span><br />This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. / And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/7-13.htm">Genesis 7:13</a></span><br />On that very day Noah entered the ark, along with his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and his wife, and the three wives of his sons—<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-1.htm">Genesis 10:1</a></span><br />This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-32.htm">Genesis 10:32</a></span><br />All these are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their generations and nations. From these the nations of the earth spread out after the flood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Genesis 11:10</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-26.htm">Genesis 11:26</a></span><br />When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-1.htm">Genesis 9:1</a></span><br />And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-7.htm">Genesis 9:7</a></span><br />But as for you, be fruitful and multiply; spread out across the earth and multiply upon it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Luke 3:36</a></span><br />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="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Hebrews 11:7</a></span><br />By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-20.htm">1 Peter 3:20</a></span><br />who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-5.htm">2 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-37.htm">Matthew 24:37-39</a></span><br />As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. / For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.</p><p class="hdg">Noah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/5-32.htm">Genesis 5:32</a></b></br> And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/6-8.htm">Genesis 6:8,9</a></b></br> But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/7-1.htm">Genesis 7:1</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.</p><p class="hdg">Noe.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Hebrews 11:7</a></b></br> By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_peter/2-5.htm">2 Peter 2:5</a></b></br> And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth <i>person</i>, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;</p><p class="hdg">Shem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/5-32.htm">Genesis 5:32</a></b></br> And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/6-10.htm">Genesis 6:10</a></b></br> And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/9-18.htm">Genesis 9:18</a></b></br> And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham <i>is</i> the father of Canaan.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/14-5.htm">Ham</a> <a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Japheth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-3.htm">Noah</a> <a href="/genesis/11-11.htm">Shem</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-8.htm">Ham</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">Japheth</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-9.htm">Noah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">Shem</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'; 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Noah is a pivotal figure in biblical history, representing a new beginning for humanity after the judgment of the flood. His sons are the progenitors of the post-flood world, and their lineages are detailed in the Table of Nations in <a href="/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a>. This genealogical record underscores the unity of humanity, tracing all nations back to a common ancestor, Noah.<p><b>Shem,</b><br>Shem is often associated with the Semitic peoples, including the Israelites, Arabs, and others in the Near East. His name is linked to the Hebrew word for "name" or "renown," suggesting a position of honor. Shem's descendants are significant in biblical history, as they include the line of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, leading to the nation of Israel. This lineage is crucial for the unfolding of God's redemptive plan, culminating in the coming of Jesus Christ, who is a descendant of Shem.<p><b>Ham,</b><br>Ham is traditionally associated with the peoples of Africa and parts of the Near East. His descendants include nations such as Egypt, Canaan, and Cush. The biblical narrative often highlights the complex relationships between the descendants of Ham and the Israelites, particularly the Canaanites, who occupied the Promised Land before the Israelite conquest. The story of Ham and his descendants serves as a backdrop for many of the conflicts and interactions recorded in the Old Testament.<p><b>and Japheth.</b><br>Japheth is generally linked to the peoples of Europe and parts of Asia. His descendants are thought to have spread into regions north and west of the Near East. The expansion of Japheth's lineage is seen as fulfilling the blessing given by Noah in <a href="/genesis/9-27.htm">Genesis 9:27</a>, where it is said that God would enlarge Japheth. This expansion is symbolic of the spread of nations and cultures across the earth. Japheth's line is often associated with the Gentile nations, which play a significant role in the New Testament as the gospel spreads beyond the Jewish people to all nations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/noah.htm">Noah</a></b><br>A righteous man chosen by God to survive the Great Flood. He built the ark as instructed by God, preserving his family and pairs of all living creatures.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shem.htm">Shem</a></b><br>One of Noah's three sons. Shem is often associated with the Semitic peoples, and his lineage is significant in the biblical account, leading to Abraham and ultimately to Jesus Christ.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/ham.htm">Ham</a></b><br>Another son of Noah. His descendants are traditionally associated with various ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and Canaanites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/japheth.htm">Japheth</a></b><br>The third son of Noah. His descendants are often linked to the peoples of Europe and parts of Asia.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>Noah's life exemplifies faith and obedience to God's commands. Despite the ridicule he likely faced, Noah trusted God's word and acted accordingly. This teaches us the importance of faith in action.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_plan.htm">God's Sovereignty and Plan</a></b><br>The mention of Noah and his sons reminds us of God's sovereign plan for humanity. Despite human sinfulness, God preserved a remnant through Noah, demonstrating His control over history and His redemptive purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity_in_humanity.htm">Unity and Diversity in Humanity</a></b><br>From Noah's sons came the diversity of nations and peoples. This highlights the unity of humanity under God and the diversity that He has ordained. It calls us to appreciate and respect all people as part of God's creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>The lives of Shem, Ham, and Japheth remind us of the lasting impact of our actions and decisions. Our faithfulness or lack thereof can influence generations to come.<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/does_1_chron._1_4_conflict_with_science.htm">In 1 Chronicles 1:4, does linking all humanity to Noah’s three sons conflict with genetic and archaeological evidence? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_1_chronicles_4_groups_verified.htm">Is there any external verification for the groups listed in 1 Chronicles 4--especially those not mentioned elsewhere--suggesting they might be legendary or symbolic?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_ancient_tales_describe_a_flood.htm">What ancient stories describe a great flood?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_noah's_place_of_residence.htm">What was Noah's place of residence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Shem, Ham, and Japheth.</span>--There is no doubt that Ham means black, or sunburnt, and Japheth (Heb., <span class= "ital">Yepheth</span>) is probably the fair-skinned. Shem has been compared with an Assyrian word meaning brownish (<span class= "ital">sa'mu</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span> Thus the three names appear to allude to differences of racial complexion.<p><a href="/context/1_chronicles/1-5.htm" title="The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.">1Chronicles 1:5-23</a> are an abridgment of Genesis 10. The proper names represent, not persons, but peoples and countries. By adding them all together, the old Jewish interpreters made a total of seventy nations for the world. The list is a classified summary of the ethnical and geographical knowledge of Hebrew antiquity.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/1-4.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 sons of Noah:</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹ֥חַ</span> <span class="translit">(nō·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5146.htm">Strong's 5146: </a> </span><span class="str2">Noah -- 'rest', patriarch who survived the flood</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shem,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8035.htm">Strong's 8035: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shem -- 'name', oldest son of Noah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ham,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2526.htm">Strong's 2526: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ham -- a son of Noah, also his descendants, also a name for Egyptians</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Japheth.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָיָֽפֶת׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·yā·p̄eṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3315.htm">Strong's 3315: </a> </span><span class="str2">Japheth -- a son of Noah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/1-4.htm">1 Chronicles 1:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1-4.htm">1 Chronicles 1:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1-4.htm">1 Chronicles 1:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1-4.htm">1 Chronicles 1:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1-4.htm">1 Chronicles 1:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/1-4.htm">1 Chronicles 1:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/1-4.htm">1 Chronicles 1:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/1-4.htm">1 Chronicles 1:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/1-4.htm">1 Chronicles 1:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/1-4.htm">1 Chronicles 1:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/1-4.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 1:4 Noah Shem Ham and Japheth (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:5" /></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>