New International Version Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, New Living Translation Canaan’s oldest son was Sidon, the ancestor of the Sidonians. Canaan was also the ancestor of the Hittites, English Standard Version Canaan fathered Sidon his firstborn and Heth, Berean Standard Bible And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, Berean Literal Bible And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, King James Bible And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth, New King James Version Canaan begot Sidon, his firstborn, and Heth; New American Standard Bible Canaan fathered Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, NASB 1995 Canaan became the father of Sidon, his firstborn, Heth, NASB 1977 And Canaan became the father of Sidon, his first-born, Heth, Legacy Standard Bible Canaan was the father of Sidon, his firstborn, Heth, Amplified Bible Canaan became the father of Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, Berean Annotated Bible And Canaan (lowland) was the father of Sidon (hunting) his firstborn (of the Sidonians, the foremost), and of the Hittites \and of Heth/, Christian Standard Bible Canaan fathered Sidon as his firstborn and Heth, Holman Christian Standard Bible Canaan fathered Sidon as his firstborn, then Heth, American Standard Version And Canaan begat Sidon his first-born, and Heth, Contemporary English Version Canaan's oldest son was Sidon; his other son was Heth. English Revised Version And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth; GOD'S WORD® Translation Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, then Heth, Good News Translation Canaan's sons--Sidon, the oldest, and Heth--were the ancestors of the peoples who bear their names. International Standard Version Canaan fathered Sidon his firstborn, as well as Heth, NET Bible Canaan was the father of Sidon--his firstborn--and Heth, New Heart English Bible Canaan became the father of Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, Webster's Bible Translation And Canaan begat Zidon his first-born, and Heth, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, World English Bible Canaan became the father of Sidon his firstborn, Heth, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Canaan begot Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, Berean Literal Bible And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, Young's Literal Translation And Canaan begat Zidon his first born, and Heth, Smith's Literal Translation And Canaan begat Zidon, his firstborn, and Heth, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Chanaan beget Sidon his firstborn, and the Hethite, Catholic Public Domain Version Truly, Canaan conceived Sidon, his firstborn, as well as the Hittite, New American Bible Canaan became the father of Sidon, his firstborn, and Heth, New Revised Standard Version Canaan became the father of Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Canaan begat Zidon his first-born and Heth and Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Canaan begot Tsidon his firstborn and the Khethites. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Canaan begot Zidon his first-born, and Heth; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context From Adam to Abraham…12the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites. 13And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, 14the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,… Cross References And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, Genesis 10:15 And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, Genesis 10:19 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. Joshua 19:28 It went on to Ebron, Rehob, Hammon, and Kanah, as far as Greater Sidon. and of the Hittites, Genesis 15:20 Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, Deuteronomy 7:1 When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you— Exodus 3:8 I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. Genesis 10:6 The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. Genesis 10:13-14 Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites, / the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites. Genesis 9:18 The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. Genesis 9:22 And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father’s nakedness and told his two brothers outside. Genesis 9:25 he said, “Cursed be Canaan! A servant of servants shall he be to his brothers.” Exodus 1:11 So the Egyptians appointed taskmasters over the Israelites to oppress them with forced labor. As a result, they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. Exodus 12:40-41 Now the duration of the Israelites’ stay in Egypt was 430 years. / At the end of the 430 years, to the very day, all the LORD’s divisions went out of the land of Egypt. Joshua 11:3 to the Canaanites in the east and west; to the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, and Jebusites in the hill country; and to the Hivites at the foot of Hermon in the land of Mizpah. Joshua 12:8 the hill country, the foothills, the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites): Judges 3:3 the five rulers of the Philistines, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites who lived in the mountains of Lebanon from Mount Baal-hermon to Lebo-hamath. Treasury of Scripture And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth, Canaan. Genesis 9:22,25,26 And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without… Genesis 10:15-19 And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, … Sidon. Genesis 23:3,5,20 And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spake unto the sons of Heth, saying, … Genesis 27:46 And Rebekah said to Isaac, I am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth: if Jacob take a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as these which are of the daughters of the land, what good shall my life do me? Genesis 49:30-32 In the cave that is in the field of Machpelah, which is before Mamre, in the land of Canaan, which Abraham bought with the field of Ephron the Hittite for a possession of a buryingplace… Jump to Previous Begat Begot Born Canaan First Firstborn First-Born Heth Hittites Oldest Sidon ZidonJump to Next Begat Begot Born Canaan First Firstborn First-Born Heth Hittites Oldest Sidon Zidon1 Chronicles 1 1. Adam's line to Noah.5. The sons of Japheth. 8. The sons of Ham. 17. The sons of Shem. 24. Shem's line to Abraham. 29. Ishmael's sons. 32. The sons of Keturah. 34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau. 38. The sons of Seir. 43. The kings of Edom. 51. The dukes of Edom. And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, Sidon became the leading Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast, north of Israel in present-day Lebanon. Its seafaring commerce, purple dye, and skilled craftsmanship made it influential throughout the ancient world. Sidon’s place as Canaan’s firstborn marks its early prominence among the Canaanite peoples. Although Israel later encountered Phoenician influence through cities such as Sidon and Tyre, God’s purposes remained distinct: the land of Canaan was appointed to Abraham’s descendants, and Israel was warned not to adopt the idolatry of its inhabitants. Gen 10:15 And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn… and of the Hittites, The Hittites were among the peoples living in and around Canaan during the age of the patriarchs and Israel’s conquest. Abraham purchased the burial field of Machpelah from Ephron the Hittite, securing a tangible possession in the land God had promised him. Hittites also appear among the nations Israel was commanded to displace because of their entrenched wickedness and idolatry. Their inclusion in Canaan’s line records the historical peoples of the land while underscoring God’s faithfulness to bring Abraham’s family into the inheritance He had promised. Gen 15:20 Hittites, Perizzites, Rephaites, Persons / Places / Events 1. CanaanThe son of Ham and grandson of Noah. Canaan is the progenitor of the Canaanites, a group of ancient people who lived in the land that would later become Israel. His descendants were often in conflict with the Israelites. 2. Sidon The firstborn son of Canaan. Sidon is also the name of an ancient city, which became a significant Phoenician port city. It is located in present-day Lebanon. 3. Hittites A group of people descended from Canaan. They were an ancient Anatolian people who established an empire centered on Hattusa in north-central Anatolia around 1600 BC. They are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament as one of the groups inhabiting the Promised Land before the arrival of the Israelites. Teaching Points Understanding Lineage and LegacyThe genealogies in the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 1:13, remind us of the importance of lineage and legacy. They show how the actions and faith of one generation can impact many future generations. The Influence of Culture The mention of Sidon and the Hittites highlights the cultural and spiritual influences that surrounded Israel. Believers today must be aware of the cultural influences that can impact their faith and values. God's Sovereignty in History The genealogies demonstrate God's sovereignty over history. Despite the presence of nations like the Hittites, God's plan for Israel and His promises to them were fulfilled. This encourages believers to trust in God's overarching plan. The Consequences of Disobedience The presence of Canaan's descendants in the Promised Land serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience, as seen in the failure of the Israelites to fully obey God's command to drive out these nations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 1:13?2. How does 1 Chronicles 1:13 connect to the lineage of Jesus Christ? 3. What significance do the descendants of Canaan hold in biblical history? 4. How can understanding genealogies in 1 Chronicles strengthen our faith today? 5. What lessons can we learn from the Canaanites' role in biblical events? 6. How does 1 Chronicles 1:13 encourage us to study biblical ancestry? 7. How does 1 Chronicles 1:13 fit into the genealogy of the Bible's narrative? 8. What is the significance of Canaan in 1 Chronicles 1:13? 9. How does 1 Chronicles 1:13 relate to the broader theme of God's chosen people? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1? What Does 1 Chronicles 1:13 Mean And Canaan was the father of Sidon• The verse roots us in the genealogies that begin with Adam (1 Chronicles 1:1) and move through Noah’s sons (1 Chronicles 1:4). By naming Canaan, Scripture reminds us that the peoples who later inhabit the land take their origin from a real historical person, Noah’s grandson (Genesis 10:6). • Sidon appears first because he is the eldest son and, in ancient culture, often the one whose lineage defines a region. Genesis 10:15 echoes this priority: “Canaan became the father of Sidon his firstborn.” • Sidon also refers to a coastal city that will become a major Phoenician port (Joshua 19:28–29). The city’s founding by Sidon explains why its people share Canaanite ancestry and why Israel is later warned not to adopt their idolatry (Judges 10:6). • By linking a city’s origin to a specific forefather, the text underlines God’s providential ordering of nations (Acts 17:26). his firstborn • “Firstborn” stresses both birth order and significance. In Scripture the firstborn normally bears the weight of inheritance and leadership (Deuteronomy 21:17). • Chronicling Sidon as Canaan’s firstborn sets up an expectation: his descendants will be prominent among Canaanite peoples encountered by Israel (1 Kings 16:31). • God sovereignly tracks these lines so Israel can see how promises of land to Abraham (Genesis 15:18–21) intersect with actual family trees. That context makes later commands to drive out Canaanite nations not random but rooted in God’s revealed plan (Exodus 23:31–33). and of the Hittites • The verse shifts from city founder to an entire ethnic group. The Hittites become one of the most recognized Canaanite nations (Genesis 23:3–20). • Mentioning them early prepares the reader for their repeated appearance in Israel’s story—from Abraham’s purchase of a burial plot (Genesis 25:9–10) to Solomon’s trade alliances (1 Kings 10:29). • Archaeology affirms a sprawling Hittite empire farther north, yet 1 Chronicles emphasizes the branch that settled in Canaan. Scripture’s alignment with historical findings underscores its reliability. • The listing here quietly anticipates spiritual conflict: God’s people must choose covenant faithfulness over assimilation with Hittite practices (Deuteronomy 7:1–6). summary 1 Chronicles 1:13, by noting that “Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites”, traces two influential Canaanite lines back to a single ancestor. The verse grounds later biblical narratives in concrete genealogy, highlights God’s sovereignty in arranging nations, and alerts readers to the coming clash between Israel’s covenant calling and Canaanite cultures rooted in Sidon and the Hittites. THE CITY ZIDON AND THE TEN RACES OF CANAAN (1Chronicles 1:13-16).(13) Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn.—Or, in modern phrase, Zidon is the oldest city of Canaan. It is usually mentioned along with Tyre, the ruling city in later times. Sennacherib speaks of the flight of Lulî, “king of Zidon,” from Tyre. Esarhaddon mentions Baal of Tyre as a tributary. Of the eleven “sons of Canaan all but three or four have been identified in the cuneiform inscriptions of Assyria. And Heth—that is, the Hittite race, called Heta by the Egyptians, and Hatti by the Assyrians. (See 1Chronicles 1:8, Note.) The Hittites were once the dominant race of Syria and Palestine. Carchemish, on the Euphrates, and Kadesh, as well as Hamath, appear to have been Hittite cities. Their kings had commercial relations with Solomon (1Kings 10:29). Inscriptions, in a kind of mixed hieroglyph, have been found at Hamath and Carchemish, but they still await decipherment. (14) The Jebusite.—The men of Jebus, or Jerusalem (1Chronicles 11:4). Hebrew Canaanוּכְנַ֗עַן (ū·ḵə·na·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3667: Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan was the father of יָלַ֛ד (yā·laḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Sidon צִיד֥וֹן (ṣî·ḏō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6721: Sidon -- a Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast, also a son of Canaan his firstborn, בְּכֹר֖וֹ (bə·ḵō·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case of the Hittites, חֵֽת׃ (ḥêṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2845: Heth -- a son of Canaan and probably ancestor of the Hittites Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 1:13 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 1:13 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 1:13 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 1:13 NIV |
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