Genesis 10:15
New International Version
Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,

New Living Translation
Canaan’s oldest son was Sidon, the ancestor of the Sidonians. Canaan was also the ancestor of the Hittites,

English Standard Version
Canaan fathered Sidon his firstborn and Heth,

Berean Standard Bible
And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,

King James Bible
And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth,

New King James Version
Canaan begot Sidon his firstborn, and Heth;

New American Standard Bible
Canaan fathered Sidon, his firstborn, and Heth,

NASB 1995
Canaan became the father of Sidon, his firstborn, and Heth

NASB 1977
And Canaan became the father of Sidon, his first-born, and Heth

Legacy Standard Bible
Canaan was the father of Sidon, his firstborn, and Heth

Amplified Bible
Canaan became the father of Sidon, his firstborn, and Heth

Christian Standard Bible
Canaan fathered Sidon his firstborn and Heth,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Canaan fathered Sidon his firstborn, then Heth,

American Standard Version
And Canaan begat Sidon his first-born, and Heth,

English Revised Version
And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, then Heth,

Good News Translation
Canaan's sons--Sidon, the oldest, and Heth--were the ancestors of the peoples who bear their names.

International Standard Version
Canaan fathered Sidon his firstborn, along with the Hittites,

Majority Standard Bible
And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,

NET Bible
Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, Heth,

New Heart English Bible
And Canaan became the father of Sidon, his firstborn, and Heth,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Canaan begat Sidon his first-born, and Heth,

World English Bible
Canaan became the father of Sidon (his firstborn), Heth,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Canaan has begotten Sidon his firstborn, and Heth,

Young's Literal Translation
And Canaan hath begotten Sidon his first-born, and Heth,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Caanan will beget Sidon, his first-born, and Heth,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Chanaan begot Sidon, his firstborn, the Hethite,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Canaan conceived Sidon his firstborn, the Hittite,

New American Bible
Canaan became the father of Sidon, his firstborn, and of Heth;

New Revised Standard Version
Canaan became the father of Sidon his firstborn, and Heth,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Canaan begot Sidon, his first-born, and Heth,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Canaan begot Tsidon, his firstborn, and Khethites,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Canaan begot Zidon his firstborn, and Heth;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Chanaan begot Sidon his fist-born, and the Chettite,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Hamites
14the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites. 15And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, 16the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,…

Cross References
Joshua 11:3
to the Canaanites in the east and west; to the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, and Jebusites in the hill country; and to the Hivites at the foot of Hermon in the land of Mizpah.

Judges 3:3
the five rulers of the Philistines, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites who lived in the mountains of Lebanon from Mount Baal-hermon to Lebo-hamath.

1 Chronicles 1:13
And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,

Ezekiel 28:21-22
“Son of man, set your face against Sidon and prophesy against her. / And you are to declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I am against you, O Sidon, and I will be glorified within you. They will know that I am the LORD when I execute judgments against her and demonstrate My holiness through her.

Isaiah 23:1-4
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. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. ...

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.

Zechariah 9:2-4
and also against Hamath, which borders it, as well as Tyre and Sidon, though they are very shrewd. / Tyre has built herself a fortress; she has heaped up silver like dust, and gold like the dirt of the streets. / Behold, the Lord will impoverish her and cast her wealth into the sea, and she will be consumed by fire.

Matthew 15:21-22
Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. / And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.”

Mark 7:24-26
Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice. / Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit soon heard about Jesus, and she came and fell at His feet. / Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter.

Luke 6:17
Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon.

Acts 21:3
After sighting Cyprus and passing south of it, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unload its cargo.

Acts 27:3
The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.

1 Kings 5:6
Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.”

2 Samuel 5:11
Now Hiram king of Tyre sent envoys to David, along with cedar logs, carpenters, and stonemasons, and they built a palace for David.

1 Kings 9:11-13
King Solomon gave twenty towns in the land of Galilee to Hiram king of Tyre, who had supplied him with cedar and cypress logs and gold for his every desire. / So Hiram went out from Tyre to inspect the towns that Solomon had given him, but he was not pleased with them. / “What are these towns you have given me, my brother?” asked Hiram, and he called them the Land of Cabul, as they are called to this day.


Treasury of Scripture

And Canaan begat Sidon his first born, and Heth,

Canaan.

1 Chronicles 1:13
And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth,

Sidon.

Genesis 49:13
Zebulun shall dwell at the haven of the sea; and he shall be for an haven of ships; and his border shall be unto Zidon.

Joshua 11:8
And the LORD delivered them into the hand of Israel, who smote them, and chased them unto great Zidon, and unto Misrephothmaim, and unto the valley of Mizpeh eastward; and they smote them, until they left them none remaining.

Isaiah 23:4
Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, even the strength of the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up young men, nor bring up virgins.

Zidon.

Genesis 15:18-21
In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates: …

Genesis 28:3-20
And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people; …

Exodus 3:8
And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites.

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Genesis 10
1. The generations of Noah.
2. Japheth.
6. Ham.
8. Nimrod becomes the first monarch; the descendants of Canaan.
21. The sons of Shem.














And Canaan
The name "Canaan" is derived from the Hebrew root "כְּנַעַן" (Kena'an), which is often associated with the idea of "humiliation" or "subjugation." Canaan is a significant figure in the Bible, representing the ancestral lineage of the Canaanites, who inhabited the land promised to the descendants of Abraham. From a historical perspective, Canaan was a region known for its diverse cultures and peoples, often seen as a land of both promise and conflict. Theologically, Canaan's descendants are often depicted as adversaries to the Israelites, symbolizing the spiritual battles believers face in their journey of faith.

was the father of
This phrase indicates a genealogical relationship, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. In Hebrew culture, being a "father" signifies more than biological parentage; it denotes the passing down of traditions, beliefs, and divine promises. The patriarchal system was central to the social and religious structure of ancient Israel, highlighting the continuity of God's covenant through generations.

Sidon his firstborn
Sidon, derived from the Hebrew "צִידוֹן" (Tzidon), means "fishing" or "fishery," reflecting the city's historical role as a major maritime and trade center. As Canaan's firstborn, Sidon holds a place of prominence, often associated with the Phoenicians, known for their seafaring and commercial prowess. The mention of Sidon underscores the spread of Canaan's descendants and their influence across the Mediterranean. Spiritually, Sidon represents the worldly allure and challenges that God's people must navigate, reminding believers of the need for discernment and faithfulness.

and of the Hittites
The Hittites, or "חִתִּי" (Chitti) in Hebrew, were an ancient people known for their powerful empire in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) and their interactions with the biblical patriarchs. Archaeological discoveries have shed light on the Hittites' advanced civilization, including their legal systems and treaties, which parallel some biblical covenants. In the biblical context, the Hittites are often portrayed as inhabitants of the Promised Land, representing the obstacles and opposition faced by the Israelites. Theologically, the Hittites symbolize the spiritual warfare and perseverance required to claim God's promises, encouraging believers to trust in God's sovereignty and provision.

(15-18) Canaan.--The meaning of this name is uncertain, as, most probably, it is a Hamitic word: if derived from a Semitic root, it may mean the lowland. Though the Canaanites spoke a Semitic tongue at the time when we find them in Palestine, yet the assertion of the Bible that they were Hamites is confirmed by the testimony of profane writers, who say that their original home was on the Indian Ocean. They had probably been driven thence by the pressure of Semitic races, with whose language they had thus already become familiar; and when, farther, they found a Semitic people thinly spread over Palestine, they may, while absorbing them, have been confirmed in the use of their tongue. So, subsequently, Abraham gave up Syriac for Hebrew; and though these are kindred dialects, yet they are often remote enough from one another (see Genesis 31:47). On the other hand, the whole character of the Canaanite religion and thought was Hamitic, and while they Were active in commercial pursuits, and in culture far in advance of the Greeks, to whom they gave their alphabet, they were intensely sensuous in their worship and voluptuous in their manners. They are divided into eleven tribes, namely:--

1. Sidon.--This is remarkable as being the only town mentioned in the account either of Mizraim or of Canaan. All the rest are apparently the names of tribes still wandering about; and thus we gain a clearer idea both of the antiquity of this early record, and also of the great advance made by Nimrod in founding so many cities. Sidon, situated on the sea-shore, about thirty miles north of Tyre, became thus early a settled community and the seat of social life, because of its advantages for fishing (whence its name is derived), and also for commerce.

2. Heth.--The Kheta, or Hittites, a powerful race, whose language and monuments have recently become the object of careful study. They seem subsequently to have possessed not only Syria, but a large portion of Asia Minor. (See Note on Genesis 23:3; Genesis 23:5.)

3. The Jebusite.--This race held the territory afterwards occupied by Benjamin, and retained Jerusalem until the time of David (2Samuel 5:6-9. See Note on Genesis 14:18.) . . .

Verse 15. - And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn. A famous commercial and maritime town on the coast of Syria (1 Kings 5:6; 1 Chronicles 22:4; Isaiah 23:2, 4, 12; Ezekiel 27:8); here including Tyre. From the mention of the circumstance that Sidon was Canaan's firstborn, we may infer that in the rest of the table the order of seniority is not followed. And Heth. The father of the Hittites (Genesis 23:3, 5), identified by Egyptologers with the Kheta, a powerful Syrian tribe.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Canaan
וּכְנַ֗עַן (ū·ḵə·na·‘an)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3667: Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan

was the father of
יָלַ֛ד (yā·laḏ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Sidon
צִידֹ֥ן (ṣî·ḏōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6721: Sidon -- a Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast, also a son of Canaan

his firstborn,
בְּכֹר֖וֹ (bə·ḵō·rōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief

and of
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

the Hittites,
חֵֽת׃ (ḥêṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2845: Heth -- a son of Canaan and probably ancestor of the Hittites


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