Genesis 10:18
New International Version
Arvadites, Zemarites and Hamathites. Later the Canaanite clans scattered

New Living Translation
Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites. The Canaanite clans eventually spread out,

English Standard Version
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward the clans of the Canaanites dispersed.

Berean Standard Bible
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanite clans were scattered,

King James Bible
And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.

New King James Version
the Arvadite, the Zemarite, and the Hamathite. Afterward the families of the Canaanites were dispersed.

New American Standard Bible
the Arvadite, the Zemarite, and the Hamathite; and afterward the families of the Canaanite were spread abroad.

NASB 1995
and the Arvadite and the Zemarite and the Hamathite; and afterward the families of the Canaanite were spread abroad.

NASB 1977
and the Arvadite and the Zemarite and the Hamathite; and afterward the families of the Canaanite were spread abroad.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the Arvadite and the Zemarite and the Hamathite; and afterward the families of the Canaanite were scattered.

Amplified Bible
and the Arvadite and the Zemarite and the Hamathite. Afterward the families of the Canaanite were spread abroad.

Christian Standard Bible
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward the Canaanite clans scattered.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward the Canaanite clans scattered.

American Standard Version
and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanite spread abroad.

English Revised Version
and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanite spread abroad.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanite families scattered.

Good News Translation
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. The different tribes of the Canaanites spread out,

International Standard Version
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later, the Canaanite families were widely scattered.

Majority Standard Bible
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanite clans were scattered,

NET Bible
Arvadites, Zemarites, and Hamathites. Eventually the families of the Canaanites were scattered

New Heart English Bible
and the Arvadites, and the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward the families of the Canaanites were spread abroad.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites dispersed.

World English Bible
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward the families of the Canaanites were spread abroad.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite; and afterward the families of the Canaanite have been scattered.

Young's Literal Translation
and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite; and afterwards have the families of the Canaanite been scattered.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward the families of the Canaanites were dispersed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Aradian, the Samarite, and the Hamathite: and afterwards the families of the Chanaanites were spread abroad.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and the Arvadian, the Samarite, and the Hamathite. And after this, the peoples of the Canaanites became widespread.

New American Bible
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward, the clans of the Canaanites spread out,

New Revised Standard Version
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Afterward the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the Arvadite, the Zemarite, and the Hamathite; and afterward the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Arudites, and Tsamrites, Khamathites, and after this the families of the Canaanites were spread out.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite; and afterward were the families of the Canaanite spread abroad.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the Aradian, and the Samarean, and the Amathite; and after this the tribes of the Chananites were dispersed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Hamites
17the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, 18 the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites. Later the Canaanite clans were scattered, 19and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 2:23
And the Avvim, who lived in villages as far as Gaza, were destroyed by the Caphtorites, who came out of Caphtor and settled in their place.)

Joshua 13:3
from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites;

1 Chronicles 1:16
the Arvadites, the Zemarites, and the Hamathites.

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.

Ezekiel 25:16
therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I will stretch out My hand against the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites and destroy the remnant along the coast.

Zephaniah 2:5
Woe to the dwellers of the seacoast, O nation of the Cherethites! The word of the LORD is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: “I will destroy you, and no one will be left.”

Amos 9:7
“Are you not like the Cushites to Me, O children of Israel?” declares the LORD. “Did I not bring Israel up from the land of Egypt, the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Arameans from Kir?

Isaiah 23:1-18
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. ...

Obadiah 1:20
And the exiles of this host of the Israelites will possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath; and the exiles from Jerusalem who are in Sepharad will possess the cities of the Negev.

Zechariah 9:5-7
Ashkelon will see and fear; Gaza will writhe in agony, as will Ekron, for her hope will wither. There will cease to be a king in Gaza, and Ashkelon will be uninhabited. / A mixed race will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. / I will remove the blood from their mouths and the abominations from between their teeth. Then they too will become a remnant for our God; they will become like a clan in Judah, and Ekron will be like the Jebusites.

Matthew 15:21-28
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.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” ...

Mark 7:24-30
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. ...

Acts 8:26-40
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” / So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship, / and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. ...

Acts 10:34-35
Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.

Romans 15:9-12
so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite: and afterward were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.

Arvadite.

Ezekiel 27:8
The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy mariners: thy wise men, O Tyrus, that were in thee, were thy pilots.

Zemarite.

Joshua 18:22
And Betharabah, and Zemaraim, and Bethel,

2 Chronicles 13:4
And Abijah stood up upon mount Zemaraim, which is in mount Ephraim, and said, Hear me, thou Jeroboam, and all Israel;

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:

2 Samuel 8:9
When Toi king of Hamath heard that David had smitten all the host of Hadadezer,

2 Kings 17:24,30
And the king of Assyria brought men from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in the cities thereof…

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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.














Arvadites
The Arvadites were descendants of Arvad, a son of Canaan. Arvad is identified with the island city of Arwad, located off the coast of modern-day Syria. Historically, Arwad was known for its maritime prowess and was a significant center of trade and naval power in the ancient world. The mention of the Arvadites in Genesis 10:18 highlights the spread of Canaanite influence across the Mediterranean, emphasizing the interconnectedness of ancient civilizations. The Arvadites' seafaring skills remind us of the human drive to explore and connect, reflecting the divine mandate to fill the earth.

Zemarites
The Zemarites are believed to be associated with the ancient city of Sumur, located in what is now Lebanon. This city was an important hub in the ancient Near East, serving as a cultural and commercial link between various peoples. The inclusion of the Zemarites in the Table of Nations underscores the diversity within the Canaanite lineage and the broader human family. It serves as a reminder of the rich tapestry of cultures and peoples that God created, each contributing uniquely to the unfolding account of humanity.

Hamathites
The Hamathites were inhabitants of Hamath, an ancient city situated in present-day Syria. Hamath was a significant city-state in the ancient world, known for its strategic location along trade routes. The mention of the Hamathites in this verse points to the historical reality of Canaanite expansion and influence. It also reflects the biblical theme of nations and peoples being established by God, each with a role in His divine plan. The Hamathites' presence in the biblical narrative reminds us of the enduring legacy of ancient civilizations and their impact on the world.

Eventually the families of the Canaanites were scattered
This phrase captures a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative, where the descendants of Canaan, once concentrated in specific regions, began to disperse. The scattering of the Canaanite families can be seen as a fulfillment of God's sovereign plan, as He orchestrates the movements of peoples and nations. This dispersion is a precursor to the later biblical accounts of the Israelites' interactions with the Canaanites. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of human settlements and the overarching sovereignty of God in guiding the course of history. The scattering also foreshadows the eventual judgment and displacement of the Canaanites, as God's chosen people, Israel, are called to inhabit the Promised Land.

Verse 18. - And the Arvadite, - dwelt in Arvad, Aradus, now Ruad (Josephus) - and the Zemarite, - Simyra, a city of Phoenicia (Bochart, Michaelis, Gesenius, Kalisch) whose ruins are still called Sumrah - and the Hamathite. The inhabitants of Hamath, called Hammath Rabbah (Amos 6:2); Epiphaneia by the Greeks; now Hamah. And afterwards - i.e. subsequent to the formation of these distinct tribes by the confusion of tongues - were the families of the Canaanites spread abroad.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the Arvadites,
הָֽאַרְוָדִ֥י (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.
הַֽחֲמָתִ֑י (ha·ḥă·mā·ṯî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2577: Hamathite -- a Chamathite

Later
וְאַחַ֣ר (wə·’a·ḥar)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

the Canaanite
הַֽכְּנַעֲנִֽי׃ (hak·kə·na·‘ă·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3669: Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan

clans
מִשְׁפְּח֖וֹת (miš·pə·ḥō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

were scattered
נָפֹ֔צוּ (nā·p̄ō·ṣū)
Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6327: To be dispersed or scattered


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