And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan. Historical Setting: The…

The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras. This verse records the sons of Japheth, one of Noah’s three sons, and…

These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations: and by these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood. The closing…

And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan. Context and Purpose: This passage brings a significant genealogical section to a clear close within Genesis 10,…

Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born. The historical record of Noah’s descendants gives…

And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha.…

And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite, This record names three branches descended from Canaan, presenting them as distinct clans within one family line. In biblical genealogies, personal…

And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, This verse introduces the line of Canaan by naming his sons Sidon, the firstborn, and Heth. Though brief, it carries clear meaning…

And Resen between Nineveh and Calah: the same is a great city. This verse gives a brief but clear description of Resen, placing it between Nineveh and Calah. The wording…

And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan. This verse continues the record of families after…