1 Chronicles 1:7
New International Version
The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites and the Rodanites.

New Living Translation
The descendants of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

English Standard Version
The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

Berean Standard Bible
And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.

King James Bible
And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.

New King James Version
The sons of Javan were Elishah, Tarshishah, Kittim, and Rodanim.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

NASB 1995
The sons of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim and Rodanim.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

Christian Standard Bible
Javan’s sons: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Javan’s sons: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Javan: Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

Contemporary English Version
Javan was the ancestor of Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Javan's descendants were the people from Elishah, Tarshish, Cyprus, and Rhodes.

Good News Translation
The descendants of Javan were the people of Elishah, Spain, Cyprus, and Rhodes.

International Standard Version
Javan's descendants were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

Majority Standard Bible
And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.

NET Bible
The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Javan: Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Javan; Elisha, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.

World English Bible
The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Javan: Elisha, and Tarshishah, Kittim, and Dodanim.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Javan: Elisha, and Tarshishah, Kittim, and Dodanim.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Javan: Elishah, and Tarshish, Chittim and Dodanim.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sons of Javan: Elisa and Tharsis, Cethim and Dodanim.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the sons of Javan: Elishah and Tarshish, Kittim and Rodanim.

New American Bible
The sons of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittim, and the Rodanim.

New Revised Standard Version
The descendants of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Doranim.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Yavan: Elisha and Tarshish and Katheem and Dudaneem.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Javan: Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Jovan, Helisa, and Tharsis, the Citians, and Rhodians.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
From Adam to Abraham
6The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. 7And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites. 8The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.…

Cross References
Genesis 10:2-5
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. / The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. / And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites. ...

Ezekiel 27:12
Tarshish was your merchant because of your great wealth of goods; they exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your wares.

Ezekiel 27:25
The ships of Tarshish carried your merchandise. And you were filled with heavy cargo in the heart of the sea.

Isaiah 23:1
This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus.

Isaiah 23:6
Cross over to Tarshish; wail, O inhabitants of the coastland!

Jeremiah 25:22
all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea;

Jeremiah 47:4
For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.

Psalm 72:10
May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts.

Psalm 83:7
of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre.

Ezekiel 38:6
as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.

Ezekiel 38:13
Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish with all its villages will ask, ‘Have you come to capture the plunder? Have you assembled your hordes to carry away loot, to make off with silver and gold, to take cattle and goods, to seize great spoil?’

Acts 2:9-11
Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, / Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome, / both Jews and converts to Judaism; Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”

Acts 27:1-2
When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment. / We boarded an Adramyttian ship about to sail for ports along the coast of Asia, and we put out to sea. Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, was with us.

Romans 15:24
I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.

1 Peter 1:1
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.

Tarshish.

Psalm 72:10
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.

Isaiah 66:19
And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.

Kittim.

Numbers 24:24
And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.

Isaiah 23:1,12
The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them…

Jeremiah 2:10
For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing.

Chittim.

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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.














And the sons of Javan:
Javan is identified as a son of Japheth, one of Noah's sons, in the Table of Nations found in Genesis 10. Javan is traditionally associated with the Greek peoples, as his name is linked to the Ionians, one of the major Greek tribes. This connection is significant in understanding the spread of nations and cultures post-Flood, as it highlights the early dispersion of peoples and the establishment of civilizations that would later play crucial roles in biblical history.

Elishah,
Elishah is often associated with the region of Cyprus or parts of the Aegean Sea, possibly linked to the ancient Alashiya, known from Egyptian and Ugaritic texts. This connection suggests a maritime people, which aligns with the Greek influence and the spread of Hellenistic culture. Elishah's mention here underscores the early presence and influence of these seafaring peoples in the Mediterranean region.

Tarshish,
Tarshish is frequently identified with a distant maritime location, possibly in Spain or Sardinia, known for its wealth and trade, particularly in metals like silver and tin. The biblical references to Tarshish often emphasize its role in trade and commerce, as seen in the accounts of Solomon's and Jehoshaphat's fleets. The mention of Tarshish here highlights the extensive trade networks and cultural exchanges that existed in the ancient world.

the Kittites,
The Kittites are generally associated with the people of Kition, an ancient city on the island of Cyprus. This connection further emphasizes the maritime and trade-oriented nature of Javan's descendants. The Kittites' mention reflects the historical significance of Cyprus as a cultural and commercial hub in the Mediterranean, influencing and being influenced by surrounding civilizations.

and the Rodanites.
The Rodanites are often linked to the island of Rhodes or the region of the Dodecanese islands in the Aegean Sea. This association underscores the Greek influence and the spread of Hellenistic culture throughout the Mediterranean. The Rodanites' inclusion in this genealogy highlights the interconnectedness of ancient peoples and the role of the sea in facilitating cultural and economic exchanges.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Javan
A son of Japheth, Javan is traditionally associated with the Greek peoples. His descendants are believed to have settled in regions that are now part of Greece and the surrounding areas.

2. Elishah
Often associated with the region of Cyprus or parts of Greece, Elishah is thought to represent a group of people or a territory known for trade and maritime activities.

3. Tarshish
A location frequently mentioned in the Bible, Tarshish is often associated with distant lands rich in resources. It is sometimes linked to Spain or regions in the western Mediterranean.

4. Kittites
Likely referring to the people of Kition, an ancient city-state on the island of Cyprus, known for its strategic location and trade.

5. Rodanites
Possibly linked to the island of Rhodes or the surrounding areas, known for their maritime prowess and cultural exchanges.
Teaching Points
Understanding Lineage and Legacy
The genealogies in the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 1:7, remind us of the importance of heritage and the impact of our ancestors on our identity and faith journey.

God's Sovereignty Over Nations
The mention of various nations and peoples underscores God's sovereignty and His plan for all nations, reminding us that His purposes transcend geographical and cultural boundaries.

The Role of Trade and Exchange
The descendants of Javan were known for their maritime activities, illustrating how trade and cultural exchange can be used for God's purposes, spreading knowledge and resources.

Cultural Diversity in God's Plan
The diversity of nations and peoples in the Bible reflects the richness of God's creation and His desire for unity among diversity, encouraging us to embrace and celebrate cultural differences.

Historical Context in Scripture
Understanding the historical and geographical context of biblical passages enriches our comprehension of God's Word and its application to our lives today.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Javan:
יָוָ֖ן (yā·wān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3120: Javan -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land

Elishah,
אֱלִישָׁ֣ה (’ĕ·lî·šāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 473: Elishah -- a son of Javan, also his descendants and their land

Tarshish,
וְתַרְשִׁ֑ישָׁה (wə·ṯar·šî·šāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 8659: Tarshish -- a son of Javan, also a port on the Mediterranean, also a Benjamite

Kittim,
כִּתִּ֖ים (kit·tîm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3794: Kittim -- a son of Javan, also his descendants and their land

and Rodanim.
וְרוֹדָנִֽים׃ (wə·rō·w·ḏā·nîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1721: Dodanim -- a son of Javan, also his desc


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