New International Version Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, New Living Translation Joktan was the ancestor of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, English Standard Version Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Berean Standard Bible And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Berean Literal Bible And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, King James Bible And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, New King James Version Joktan begot Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, New American Standard Bible Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, NASB 1995 Joktan became the father of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah NASB 1977 And Joktan became the father of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah Legacy Standard Bible And Joktan was the father of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah Amplified Bible Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Berean Annotated Bible And Joktan (smallness) was the father of Almodad (not measured), Sheleph (a drawing forth), Hazarmaveth (village of death), Jerah (new moon), Christian Standard Bible And Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Holman Christian Standard Bible And Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, American Standard Version And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, English Revised Version And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah; GOD'S WORD® Translation Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Good News Translation The descendants of Joktan were the people of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, International Standard Version Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, NET Bible Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, New Heart English Bible And Joktan became the father of Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, Webster's Bible Translation And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, World English Bible Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Joktan has begotten Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, Berean Literal Bible And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, Young's Literal Translation And Joktan hath begotten Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, Smith's Literal Translation And Joktan will beget Ahnodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhich Jectan begot Elmodad, and Saleph, and Asarmoth, Jare, Catholic Public Domain Version This Joktan conceived Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, Jerah New American Bible Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, New Revised Standard Version Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Joktan begot Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yaqtan begot Elmodad and Shalaph, and Khetsarmuth, and Yarakh, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Joktan begot Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah; Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jektan begot Elmodad, and Saleth, and Sarmoth, and Jarach, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Semites…25Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan. 26And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, 27Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,… Cross References And Joktan was the father of Almodad, 1 Chronicles 1:20 And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Jeremiah 25:24 all the kings of Arabia, and all the kings of the mixed tribes who dwell in the desert; Sheleph, 1 Chronicles 1:21 Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Isaiah 21:13 This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites. Hazarmaveth, 1 Chronicles 1:22 Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ezekiel 27:21 Arabia and all the princes of Kedar were your customers, trading in lambs, rams, and goats. Jerah, 1 Chronicles 1:23 Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan. Psalm 89:37 like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah Genesis 10:21-25 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. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. … Genesis 11:10-26 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. / When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. … 1 Chronicles 1:17-19 The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech. / Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. / Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan. Luke 3:35-36 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, Matthew 1:1-17 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. … Acts 17:26 From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands. Romans 5:12-14 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. / For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law. / Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come. 1 Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. Treasury of Scripture And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, 1 Chronicles 1:20-28 And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, … Jump to Previous Almodad Almo'dad Begat Begot Hazarmaveth Hazarma'veth Jerah Joktan ShelephJump to Next Almodad Almo'dad Begat Begot Hazarmaveth Hazarma'veth Jerah Joktan ShelephGenesis 10 1. The generations of Noah.2. Japheth. 6. Ham. 8. Nimrod becomes the first monarch; the descendants of Canaan. 21. The sons of Shem. And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Joktan belonged to the line of Shem and fathered a branch of peoples that settled chiefly in Arabia. Almodad stands among the early ancestors of the southern Arabian tribes. 1Ch 1:20 And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph,… Sheleph, Sheleph continued this Arabian line, whose descendants became part of the peoples inhabiting the southern regions of the peninsula. 1Ch 1:21 Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Hazarmaveth, Hazarmaveth, meaning “village of death,” is commonly associated with Hadramaut in present-day Yemen, an area later known for its valuable incense trade and established settlements. 1Ch 1:22 Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Jerah, Jerah is included among Joktan’s sons, marking another family line in the spread of Shem’s descendants through Arabia after the flood. His name means “moon” or “month.” 1Ch 1:23 Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan. Persons / Places / Events 1. JoktanA descendant of Shem, Joktan is listed as the father of several sons, including Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, and Jerah. He is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the Semitic peoples. 2. Almodad One of Joktan's sons. His name and lineage are part of the Table of Nations, which outlines the descendants of Noah's sons after the flood. 3. Sheleph Another son of Joktan. His name is included in the genealogical record, contributing to the understanding of the spread of nations. 4. Hazarmaveth Also a son of Joktan. His name is believed to be associated with a region in southern Arabia, indicating the geographical spread of Joktan's descendants. 5. Jerah The fourth son of Joktan mentioned in this verse. His name, like his brothers', contributes to the broader account of the dispersion of peoples. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogiesGenealogies in the Bible serve to connect historical events and people, showing God's hand in history and the fulfillment of His promises. Understanding Our Roots Just as the genealogies trace the origins of nations, Christians are encouraged to understand their spiritual heritage and identity in Christ. God's Sovereignty in History The dispersion of nations and peoples, as seen in Joktan's lineage, reflects God's sovereign plan and purpose for humanity. Unity in Diversity While genealogies highlight the diversity of nations, they also point to the unity of all people under God's creation. Faithfulness Across Generations The record of Joktan's descendants reminds believers of the importance of faithfulness and passing down a legacy of faith through generations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 10:26?2. How does Genesis 10:26 contribute to understanding the Table of Nations' genealogy? 3. What can we learn about God's plan through the descendants of Joktan? 4. How does Genesis 10:26 connect to the fulfillment of God's promise to Noah? 5. How can studying genealogies like in Genesis 10:26 strengthen our faith today? 6. What role do Joktan's descendants play in the broader biblical narrative? 7. Who were Joktan's descendants mentioned in Genesis 10:26, and what is their historical significance? 8. How does Genesis 10:26 fit into the Table of Nations and its theological implications? 9. What archaeological evidence supports the existence of Joktan's descendants in Genesis 10:26? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 10? (26-31) Joktan.--"The little one," as being a younger son. Of the thirteen divisions of his family, few are of any importance, though several of the names are curious from their connection with the Arabic language. The Joktanite country was Arabia Felix, or Yemen, and as the people led a pastoral life without founding cities, the traces of their tribal names are insignificant. Those worth noting are Almodad, because it has the full form of the article, retained as Al in Arabic, but shortened in Hebrew into Ha. Hazarmaveth, "the court of death," so called because of the unhealthiness of its climate, is now Hadramaut. Abimael means "the father of Mael." While in Hebrew and Syriac men took the name of their father, in Arabic they often take the name of a son, with Abu or Abi ("father of") prefixed. Sheba, the region afterwards famous for its commerce and its wealth of spices and precious stones. A Sheba also occurs among the race of Ham (see Genesis 10:7). Opbir: the name, probably, at first of a district of Oman in Arabia, but afterwards given to some port in India or Ceylon, from some fancied similarity. Havilah: some commentators consider that this is the same district as that previously occupied by the Cushites (Genesis 10:7); others argue that the two Havilahs are distinct, and that this is the region called Chawlan, in Northern Yemen. It is, however, certain that the Hamites possessed this country prior to its being occupied by the Joktanites.Verses 26-30. - And Joktan begat Almodad. Usually said to be Yemen. And Sheleph. The Salapenoi of Ptolemy, belonging to the interior of Arabia. And Hazarmaveth. Hadramaut, southeast of Arabia (Bochart, Michaelis). And Jerah. Contiguous to Hadramaut. And Hadoram. Adramitae of Ptolemy, or the Atramitae of Pliny (Bochart) And Uzal. Awzal, the capital of Yemen (Bochart). And Diklah. The palm-bearing region of Arabia Felix (Bochart); a tribe between the mouth of the Tiber and the Persian Gulf (Michaelis). And Obal, and Abimael, whose settlements are not known. And Sheba. Vide supra, ver. 7. And Ophir. In Arabia; probably in Oman, on the Persian Gulf (Michaelis, Rosenmüller, Kalisch, Keil), though it has also been located in India (Josephus, Vitringa, Gesenius, Delitzsch). The gold of Ophir celebrated (1 Kings 9:27, 28; 2 Chronicles 9:10, 13, 21). And Havilah. The Chaulan in Arabia Felix, but vide supra, ver. 7. And Jobab. The Jobabitae of Ptolemy, near the Indian Sea (Michaelis, Rosenmüller); but more probably a tribe in Arabia Deserta if Jobab - Arabic jebab, a desert (Bochart, Gesenius, Kalisch). All these were the sons of Joktan. And their dwelling was from Mesha. The seaport of Muza (Bochart); Messene, at the mouth of the Tigris (Michaelis, Rosenmüller, Kalisch). As thou goest into Zephar. Zafar or Dhafari, on the coast of the Hadramut. The difficulty of identifying a seaport town with a mountain is got over (Kalisch) by reading "to the" instead of a mount of the east - the thunderous range of hills in the vicinity. Genesis 10:26 is more than a dry list; it is a Spirit-inspired record proving God’s faithfulness to multiply Noah’s line, anchor human history in real geography, and prepare the way for redemption through Shem’s offspring. Each name—Joktan, Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah—marks a milestone in the literal unfolding of God’s plan to fill the earth and bless all nations through the promised Seed. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Joktanוְיָקְטָ֣ן (wə·yā·qə·ṭān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3355: Joktan -- a descendant of Shem and ancestor of several Arabian tribes was the father of יָלַ֔ד (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 Almodad, אַלְמוֹדָ֖ד (’al·mō·w·ḏāḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 486: Almodad -- a son of Joktan, also his desc Sheleph, שָׁ֑לֶף (šā·lep̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8026: Sheleph -- 'drawn out', a son of Joktan and his desc Hazarmaveth, חֲצַרְמָ֖וֶת (ḥă·ṣar·mā·weṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2700: Hazarmaveth -- a son of Joktan, also his desc Jerah, יָֽרַח׃ (yā·raḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3392: Jerah -- a son of Joktan, also his desc Additonal Resources Genesis 10:26 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 10:26 Bible Gateway Genesis 10:26 Bible.com Genesis 10:26 NIV |
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