1 Chronicles 1:8 kjv — The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.

King James Version

"The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan."

— 1 Chronicles 1:8, King James Version

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“The sons of Ham: Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. ”
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WEB
“The sons of Ham: Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.”
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NET
“Ham’s Descendants The sons of Ham:Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.”
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DRB
“The sons of Cham: Chus, and Mesrai, and Phut, and Chanaan.”
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BBE
“The sons of Ham: Cush and Egypt, Put and Canaan.”
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KJVA
“The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.”
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1 Chronicles 1 — Context

The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

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

The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.

And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecha. And the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.

And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth.

And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,

1 Chronicles 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 1:8 say?

1 Chronicles 1:8 in the King James Version reads: “The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.”

Where is 1 Chronicles 1:8 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 1:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 1, verse 8.

Who wrote 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.

What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?

1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.

What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 1:8.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 1:8 in?

1 Chronicles 1:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 1:8?

1 Chronicles 1:8 reads (KJV): “The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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