Genesis 10:22
“The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.”
What does Genesis 10:22 mean?
Genesis 10:22 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram." This verse is part of the genealogy of the descendants of Noah, listed in the Table of Nations in the Book of Genesis. This verse…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Legacy of Shem: A Testament to God's Faithfulness
As we turn our attention to Genesis 10:22, we encounter a brief yet profound statement: "The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram." At first glance, this verse may present itself as merely a genealogical note, a historical list of names that seem…
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Heavenly Father, As we come before You in humility and reverence, we remember the words of Scripture that speak to us of our roots and lineage, as noted in Genesis 10:22, where it says, "The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram." In these names…
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