1 Chronicles 1:16
New International Version
Arvadites, Zemarites and Hamathites.

New Living Translation
Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites.

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the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.

Berean Standard Bible
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.

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And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.

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the Arvadite, the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.

New American Standard Bible
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.

NASB 1995
the Arvadites, the Zemarites and the Hamathites.

NASB 1977
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.

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the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.

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Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites.

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Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites.

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Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites.

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and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.

English Revised Version
and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.

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the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.

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Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites.

International Standard Version
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.

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the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.

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Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites.

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and the Arvadites, and the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.

World English Bible
the Arvadite, the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.

Young's Literal Translation
and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Aradian, and the Samarite, and the Hamathite.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and also the Arvadian, and the Samarite, and the Hamathite.

New American Bible
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.

New Revised Standard Version
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the Arvadites and the Zemarites and the Hamathites.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Arudites and the Tsamrites and the Khamathites.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.

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Context
From Adam to Abraham
15the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, 16 the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. 17The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.…

Cross References
Genesis 10:17-18
the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, / the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanite clans were scattered,

Genesis 10:15-16
And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, / the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,

Genesis 10:6-7
The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. / The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

Genesis 10:1-5
This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood. / The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. / The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. ...

Genesis 10:20-21
These are the sons of Ham according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations. / And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber.

Genesis 10:22-23
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.

Genesis 10:29-30
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan. / Their territory extended from Mesha to Sephar, in the eastern hill country.

Genesis 10:31-32
These are the sons of Shem, according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations. / All these are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their generations and nations. From these the nations of the earth spread out after the flood.

Genesis 11:10-11
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.

Genesis 11:12-13
When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. / And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:14-15
When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. / And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:16-17
When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg. / And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:18-19
When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. / And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:20-21
When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. / And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:22-23
When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. / And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.


Treasury of Scripture

And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite.

Hamathite.

Numbers 34:8
From mount Hor ye shall point out your border unto the entrance of Hamath; and the goings forth of the border shall be to Zedad:

1 Kings 8:65
And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, even fourteen days.

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1 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.














the Arvadites
The Arvadites are descendants of Arvad, a son of Canaan, who was the son of Ham. The name "Arvad" is associated with an island city-state located off the coast of present-day Syria. In ancient times, Arvad was known for its maritime prowess and was a significant center of trade and commerce. The Arvadites, therefore, were likely a seafaring people, contributing to the spread of culture and goods across the Mediterranean. This highlights the interconnectedness of ancient civilizations and the role of the Canaanites in the broader narrative of human history. The mention of the Arvadites in the genealogical record underscores the diversity and reach of the descendants of Noah, as well as the fulfillment of God's command to "fill the earth" (Genesis 9:1).

the Zemarites
The Zemarites are another group descended from Canaan. The name is believed to be linked to the ancient city of Sumur, located in what is now Lebanon. Archaeological evidence suggests that Sumur was an important city in the ancient Near East, often mentioned in Egyptian and Ugaritic texts. The Zemarites, therefore, represent the historical and cultural significance of the Canaanite cities, which were centers of political and economic activity. This reference in 1 Chronicles serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of human civilization and the various peoples who played a role in shaping the biblical world. It also reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples.

and the Hamathites
The Hamathites are associated with the city of Hamath, located in modern-day Syria. Hamath was a prominent city in the ancient Near East, known for its strategic location along trade routes and its interactions with neighboring kingdoms, including Israel. The mention of the Hamathites in the genealogical record highlights the historical interactions between the Israelites and their neighbors, often marked by both conflict and cooperation. In a broader theological context, the inclusion of the Hamathites in the biblical narrative underscores the idea that all nations are part of God's creation and are subject to His divine plan. The presence of the Hamathites in the genealogical list serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of the Canaanite peoples and their influence on the history of the region.

Verse 16. - This verse furnishes us with one illustration of the assertion made above, that the clues to the ethnological and ethnographical statements of these most ancient records are not necessarily all hopelessly lost. In the name Zemarite, it is suggested by Michaelis, that we have allusion to the place Sumra, on the west coast of Syria, this Sumra being the Siniyra of Pliny ('Hist. Nat.,' 5:20), and of the Spanish geographer of the first century, Pomponius Mela (1. 12). But the place Zimira, in company with Arpad, is found in the Assyrian inscriptions of Sargon, n.o. 720, leaving little cause to hesitate in accepting the identification of Michaelis (Courier's 'Handbook to the Bible,' p. 233). Certainty, however, cannot be felt on the subject.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the Arvadites,
הָאַרְוָדִ֥י (hā·’ar·wā·ḏî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 721: Arvadite -- inhabitant of Arvad

the Zemarites,
הַצְּמָרִ֖י (haṣ·ṣə·mā·rî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6786: Zemarite -- a Canaanite people

and the Hamathites.
הַֽחֲמָתִֽי׃ (ha·ḥă·mā·ṯî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2577: Hamathite -- a Chamathite


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