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Genesis 10:22 Β· KJV

"The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram."

King James Version

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Passage Context

20These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their countries, and in their nations.
21Unto Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the brother of Japheth the elder, even to him were children born.
22The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.
23And the children of Aram; Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.
24And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you see your family lineage affecting you?

2

What does it mean to you to be part of a larger story?

3

When have you felt proud of your heritage?

Life Application

lineage

Reflect on your family lineage and its impact on your identity.

story

Consider how your life fits into the larger narrative of your community.

People in This Verse

ShemOT

Shem is one of Noah's three sons, considered the ancestor of the Semitic peoples. His lineage is significant in biblical history.

First appearance: Genesis 6:10

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