1 Chronicles 1:4
New International Version
The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham and Japheth.

New Living Translation
and Noah. The sons of Noah were Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

English Standard Version
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

King James Bible
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

New King James Version
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

New American Standard Bible
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

NASB 1995
Noah, Shem, Ham and Japheth.

NASB 1977
Noah, Shem, Ham and Japheth.

Legacy Standard Bible
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Amplified Bible
Noah, [and his sons] Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Christian Standard Bible
Noah, Noah’s sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Noah, Noah’s sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

American Standard Version
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

English Revised Version
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Good News Translation
who was the father of Noah. Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

International Standard Version
who fathered Noah, who fathered Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

NET Bible
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

New Heart English Bible
Noah. The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Webster's Bible Translation
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

World English Bible
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Young's Literal Translation
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Smith's Literal Translation
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Noe, Sem, Cham, and Japheth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

New American Bible
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

New Revised Standard Version
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Noah, Shaym, Kham and Yaphet.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Noe: the sons of Noe, Sem, Cham, Japheth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
From Adam to Abraham
3Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech. 4The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 5The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.…

Cross References
Genesis 5:32
After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 6:9-10
This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. / And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 7:13
On that very day Noah entered the ark, along with his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and his wife, and the three wives of his sons—

Genesis 9:18-19
The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. / These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.

Genesis 10:1
This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood.

Genesis 10:32
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
This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad.

Genesis 11:26
When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran.

Genesis 9:1
And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.

Genesis 9:7
But as for you, be fruitful and multiply; spread out across the earth and multiply upon it.”

Luke 3:36
the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

1 Peter 3:20
who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.

2 Peter 2:5
if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight;

Matthew 24:37-39
As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. / For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.


Treasury of Scripture

Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Noah.

Genesis 5:32
And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 6:8,9
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD…

Genesis 7:1
And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.

Noe.

Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

2 Peter 2:5
And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;

Shem.

Genesis 5:32
And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 6:10
And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 9:18
And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan.

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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 sons of Noah:
This phrase introduces the genealogical record of Noah's descendants, which is foundational for understanding the spread of nations after the flood. Noah is a pivotal figure in biblical history, representing a new beginning for humanity after the judgment of the flood. His sons are the progenitors of the post-flood world, and their lineages are detailed in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10. This genealogical record underscores the unity of humanity, tracing all nations back to a common ancestor, Noah.

Shem,
Shem is often associated with the Semitic peoples, including the Israelites, Arabs, and others in the Near East. His name is linked to the Hebrew word for "name" or "renown," suggesting a position of honor. Shem's descendants are significant in biblical history, as they include the line of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, leading to the nation of Israel. This lineage is crucial for the unfolding of God's redemptive plan, culminating in the coming of Jesus Christ, who is a descendant of Shem.

Ham,
Ham is traditionally associated with the peoples of Africa and parts of the Near East. His descendants include nations such as Egypt, Canaan, and Cush. The biblical narrative often highlights the complex relationships between the descendants of Ham and the Israelites, particularly the Canaanites, who occupied the Promised Land before the Israelite conquest. The story of Ham and his descendants serves as a backdrop for many of the conflicts and interactions recorded in the Old Testament.

and Japheth.
Japheth is generally linked to the peoples of Europe and parts of Asia. His descendants are thought to have spread into regions north and west of the Near East. The expansion of Japheth's lineage is seen as fulfilling the blessing given by Noah in Genesis 9:27, where it is said that God would enlarge Japheth. This expansion is symbolic of the spread of nations and cultures across the earth. Japheth's line is often associated with the Gentile nations, which play a significant role in the New Testament as the gospel spreads beyond the Jewish people to all nations.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Noah
A righteous man chosen by God to survive the Great Flood. He built the ark as instructed by God, preserving his family and pairs of all living creatures.

2. Shem
One of Noah's three sons. Shem is often associated with the Semitic peoples, and his lineage is significant in the biblical account, leading to Abraham and ultimately to Jesus Christ.

3. Ham
Another son of Noah. His descendants are traditionally associated with various ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and Canaanites.

4. Japheth
The third son of Noah. His descendants are often linked to the peoples of Europe and parts of Asia.
Teaching Points
Faith and Obedience
Noah's life exemplifies faith and obedience to God's commands. Despite the ridicule he likely faced, Noah trusted God's word and acted accordingly. This teaches us the importance of faith in action.

God's Sovereignty and Plan
The mention of Noah and his sons reminds us of God's sovereign plan for humanity. Despite human sinfulness, God preserved a remnant through Noah, demonstrating His control over history and His redemptive purposes.

Unity and Diversity in Humanity
From Noah's sons came the diversity of nations and peoples. This highlights the unity of humanity under God and the diversity that He has ordained. It calls us to appreciate and respect all people as part of God's creation.

Legacy and Influence
The lives of Shem, Ham, and Japheth remind us of the lasting impact of our actions and decisions. Our faithfulness or lack thereof can influence generations to come.(4) Shem, Ham, and Japheth.--There is no doubt that Ham means black, or sunburnt, and Japheth (Heb., Yepheth) is probably the fair-skinned. Shem has been compared with an Assyrian word meaning brownish (sa'mu). Thus the three names appear to allude to differences of racial complexion.

1Chronicles 1:5-23 are an abridgment of Genesis 10. The proper names represent, not persons, but peoples and countries. By adding them all together, the old Jewish interpreters made a total of seventy nations for the world. The list is a classified summary of the ethnical and geographical knowledge of Hebrew antiquity.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons of Noah:
נֹ֥חַ (nō·aḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5146: Noah -- 'rest', patriarch who survived the flood

Shem,
שֵׁ֖ם (šêm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8035: Shem -- 'name', oldest son of Noah

Ham,
חָ֥ם (ḥām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2526: Ham -- a son of Noah, also his descendants, also a name for Egyptians

and Japheth.
וָיָֽפֶת׃ (wā·yā·p̄eṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3315: Japheth -- a son of Noah


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