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Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Shem <i>were</i> Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shem <i>were</i> Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Shem were Elam and Asshur and Arpachshad and Lud and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The sons of Shem <i>were</i> Elam and Asshur and Arpachshad and Lud and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Shem <i>were</i> Elam and Asshur and Arpachshad and Lud and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud and Aram;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shem’s sons were Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Shem&#8217s sons were Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Shem: Elam, and Asshur, and Arpachshad, and Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arpachshad, and Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Shem's descendants were Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Shem's sons--Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram--were the ancestors of the peoples who bear their names. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Shem's sons included Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shem were Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shem: Elam, and Asshur, and Arpachshad, and Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The children of Shem; Elam, and Ashur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shem were: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sons of Shem [are] Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of Shem are Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Shem: Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaeshad, and Lud, and Aram.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Sem: Elam and Assur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Shem were Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The descendants of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphakhashar, Lud and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The children of Sheem: Ilam and Ashur, and Arphakshar, and Lud and Aram.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The sons of Shem: Elam, and Asshur, and Arpachshad, and Lud, and Aram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Sons of Sem, Elam, and Assur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Cainan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/10-22.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=2235" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/10.htm">The Semites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21</span>And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</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.">of Shem:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5867.htm" title="5867: ‘ê·lām (N-proper-fs) -- Or mowlam; probably from alam; hidden, i.e. Distant; Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites.">Elam,</a> <a href="/hebrew/804.htm" title="804: wə·’aš·šūr (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them, its region and its empire.">Asshur,</a> <a href="/hebrew/775.htm" title="775: wə·’ar·paḵ·šaḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Probably of foreign origin; Arpakshad, a son of Noah; also the region settled by him.">Arphaxad,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3865.htm" title="3865: wə·lūḏ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Shem, also his desc. and their land. Probably of foreign derivation; Lud, the name of two nations.">Lud,</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: wa·’ă·rām (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. ">and Aram.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">1 Chronicles 1:17</a></span><br />The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-11.htm">Isaiah 11:11</a></span><br />On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-9.htm">Acts 2:9</a></span><br />Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-19.htm">Isaiah 66:19</a></span><br />I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/27-10.htm">Ezekiel 27:10</a></span><br />Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/10-1.htm">Daniel 10:1</a></span><br />In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a message was revealed to Daniel, who was called Belteshazzar. The message was true, and it concerned a great conflict. And the understanding of the message was given to him in a vision.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Hebrews 11:9</a></span><br />By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/21-2.htm">Isaiah 21:2</a></span><br />A dire vision is declared to me: “The traitor still betrays, and the destroyer still destroys. Go up, O Elam! Lay siege, O Media! I will put an end to all her groaning.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/49-34.htm">Jeremiah 49:34-39</a></span><br />This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam at the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah. / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Behold, I will shatter Elam’s bow, the mainstay of their might. / I will bring the four winds against Elam from the four corners of the heavens, and I will scatter them to all these winds. There will not be a nation to which Elam’s exiles will not go. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-2.htm">Acts 7:2-4</a></span><br />And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’ / So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-17.htm">Isaiah 13:17</a></span><br />Behold, I will stir up against them the Medes, who have no regard for silver and no desire for gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/25-25.htm">Jeremiah 25:25</a></span><br />all the kings of Zimri, Elam, and Media;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/32-24.htm">Ezekiel 32:24</a></span><br />Elam is there with all her multitudes around her grave. All of them are slain, fallen by the sword—those who went down uncircumcised to the earth below, who once spread their terror in the land of the living. They bear their disgrace with those who descend to the Pit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-7.htm">Nehemiah 9:7</a></span><br />You are the LORD, the God who chose Abram, who brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him the name Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-1.htm">Isaiah 45:1-4</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: / “I will go before you and level the mountains; I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron. / I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.</p><p class="hdg">children.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/9-26.htm">Genesis 9:26</a></b></br> And he said, Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">1 Chronicles 1:17-27</a></b></br> The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech… </p><p class="hdg">Elam.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/14-1.htm">Genesis 14:1-9</a></b></br> And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of nations; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/15-19.htm">2 Kings 15:19</a></b></br> <i>And</i> Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/1-17.htm">Job 1:17</a></b></br> While he <i>was</i> yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.</p><p class="hdg">Arphaxad.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/66-19.htm">Isaiah 66:19</a></b></br> And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, <i>to</i> Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, <i>to</i> Tubal, and Javan, <i>to</i> the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.</p><p class="hdg">Aram.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/23-7.htm">Numbers 23:7</a></b></br> And he took up his parable, and said, Balak the king of Moab hath brought me from Aram, out of the mountains of the east, <i>saying</i>, Come, curse me Jacob, and come, defy Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/luke/3-37.htm">Arpachshad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Arpach'shad</a> <a href="/luke/3-36.htm">Arphaxad</a> <a href="/genesis/10-11.htm">Ashur</a> <a href="/genesis/10-11.htm">Asshur</a> <a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Children</a> <a href="/acts/2-9.htm">Elam</a> <a href="/ezekiel/30-5.htm">Lud</a> <a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Shem</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/10-23.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/genesis/10-24.htm">Arpachshad</a> <a href="/genesis/10-24.htm">Arpach'shad</a> <a href="/genesis/10-24.htm">Arphaxad</a> <a href="/numbers/24-24.htm">Ashur</a> <a href="/genesis/25-18.htm">Asshur</a> <a href="/genesis/10-23.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/14-1.htm">Elam</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">Lud</a> <a href="/genesis/10-31.htm">Shem</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 sons of Shem:</b><br>Shem is one of the three sons of Noah, and his descendants are traditionally associated with the Semitic peoples. The genealogies in <a href="/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a> are often referred to as the Table of Nations, which outlines the origins of various peoples and nations after the flood. Shem's lineage is significant as it leads to Abraham, and ultimately to the nation of Israel, making it central to the biblical narrative.<p><b>Elam:</b><br>Elam is identified with the Elamites, an ancient civilization located in what is now southwestern Iran. The Elamites are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, often as adversaries of Israel. Archaeological findings have uncovered significant Elamite cities, such as Susa, which played a crucial role in the region's history. Elam's inclusion in Shem's lineage highlights the interconnectedness of ancient Near Eastern cultures.<p><b>Asshur:</b><br>Asshur is the progenitor of the Assyrians, a powerful empire known for its military prowess and significant influence in the ancient Near East. The Assyrian Empire, with its capital at Nineveh, is frequently mentioned in the Bible, particularly in the context of its interactions with Israel and Judah. The Assyrians were used by God as instruments of judgment against the Northern Kingdom of Israel, as seen in the prophetic books.<p><b>Arphaxad:</b><br>Arphaxad is an ancestor of Abraham, making him a key figure in the lineage leading to the Hebrew people. The name Arphaxad is associated with the region of Chaldea, which later becomes significant in the biblical narrative as the homeland of the patriarchs. This connection underscores the continuity of God's covenant promises from Noah through to Abraham.<p><b>Lud:</b><br>Lud is traditionally associated with the Lydians, an ancient people located in western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). The Lydians are known for their rich culture and contributions to early coinage. While not frequently mentioned in the Bible, their inclusion in Shem's genealogy reflects the broad scope of the Table of Nations, encompassing various peoples across the ancient world.<p><b>Aram:</b><br>Aram is the ancestor of the Arameans, a Semitic people who inhabited regions of modern-day Syria. The Arameans are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, often in relation to Israel. The Aramaic language, which derives from Aram, became a lingua franca of the Near East and is the language in which parts of the Old Testament were written. Aram's descendants play a significant role in the biblical narrative, particularly in the context of Israel's history and interactions with neighboring nations.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shem.htm">Shem</a></b><br>The son of Noah, from whom the Semitic peoples are descended. Shem is considered the ancestor of the Israelites and other related groups.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elam.htm">Elam</a></b><br>A region and people located east of Mesopotamia, known for its ancient civilization and interactions with the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/asshur.htm">Asshur</a></b><br>The progenitor of the Assyrians, a powerful empire in ancient Mesopotamia, often in conflict with Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/arphaxad.htm">Arphaxad</a></b><br>Ancestor of the Chaldeans and a key figure in the genealogy leading to Abraham.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/l/lud.htm">Lud</a></b><br>Traditionally associated with the Lydians, an ancient people of Asia Minor.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/a/aram.htm">Aram</a></b><br>The ancestor of the Arameans, who lived in the region of modern-day Syria and had significant interactions with Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genealogy.htm">The Importance of Genealogy</a></b><br>Understanding the genealogies in the Bible helps us see God's unfolding plan through history, leading to the coming of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>The descendants of Shem became significant nations, showing God's control over the rise and fall of empires.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>Despite the diverse nations that arose from Shem, God's plan included all peoples, culminating in the Gospel reaching every nation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_and_identity.htm">Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>Recognizing our spiritual heritage in Christ can strengthen our identity and purpose as part of God's family.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/interconnectedness_of_scripture.htm">Interconnectedness of Scripture</a></b><br>The genealogies connect various parts of the Bible, demonstrating the unity and coherence of God's Word.<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/how_are_syria_and_aram_linked_biblically.htm">What is the biblical connection between Syria and Aram?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_bible's_elamites.htm">Who were the Elamites mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_the_arameans_significant.htm">What is the historical significance of the Arameans?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_want_to_kill_moses.htm">Who were the Elamites mentioned in the Bible?</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 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The children of Shem</span> were twenty-six in number, of whom five were sons. <span class="cmt_word">Elam</span>. Elymais, a region adjoining Snaiana and Media, stretching from the Persian Gulf to the Rod Sea; the people first met with as Persians. <span class="cmt_word">And Asshur</span>. The ancestor of the Assyrians (vide ver. 11). <span class="cmt_word">And Arphaxad</span>. A region in the north of Assyria; the Arrhapacitis of Ptolemy (Rosenmüller, Keil, Kalisch). The explanation of the name is "fortress of the Chaldaeans ' (Ewald); "highland of the Chaldaeans" (Knobel). <span class="cmt_word">And Lud</span>. The Lydians of Asia Minor, to which they appear to have migrated from the land of Shem (Josephus, Bochart, Keil, Kalisch). <span class="cmt_word">And Aram</span>. "The high land;" Mesopotamia being the Aram of the two rivers, and Syria the Aram of Damascua <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/10-22.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</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of 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">Elam,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵילָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5867.htm">Strong's 5867: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elam -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Asshur,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַשּׁ֑וּר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aš·šūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_804.htm">Strong's 804: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ashshur</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Arphaxad,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַרְפַּכְשַׁ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ar·paḵ·šaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_775.htm">Strong's 775: </a> </span><span class="str2">Arpachshad -- third son of Shem, also the region settled by him</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Lud,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְל֥וּד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lūḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3865.htm">Strong's 3865: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lud -- a son of Shem, also his descendants and their land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Aram.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽאֲרָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_758.htm">Strong's 758: </a> </span><span class="str2">Aram -- Syria</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/10-22.htm">Genesis 10:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/10-22.htm">OT Law: Genesis 10:22 The sons of Shem: Elam Asshur Arpachshad (Gen. 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