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Genesis 10:24-1964 bbe — And Arpachshad became the father of Shelah; and Shelah became the father of Eber. And Eber had two sons: the name of th…

Bible in Basic English

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And Arpachshad became the father of Shelah; and Shelah became the father of Eber.

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And Eber had two sons: the name of the one was Peleg, because in his time the peoples of the earth became separate; and his brother's name was Joktan.

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And Joktan was the father of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah

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And Hadoram and Uzal and Diklah

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And Obal and Abimael and Sheba

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And Ophir and Havilah and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan.

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And their country was from Mesha, in the direction of Sephar, the mountain of the east.

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These, with their families and their languages and their lands and their nations, are the offspring of Shem.

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These are the families of the sons of Noah, in the order of their generations and their nations: from these came all the nations of the earth after the great flow of waters.

— Genesis 10:24-1964, Bible in Basic English

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  • KJV

    “And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber. And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan. And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, And Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah, And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba, And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan. And their dwelling was from Mesha, as thou goest unto Sephar a mount of the east. These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations. These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations: and by these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood. ”

Genesis 10 — Context

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And Shem, the older brother of Japheth, the father of the children of Eber, had other sons in addition.

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These are the sons of Shem: Elam and Asshur and Arpachshad and Lud and Aram.

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And the sons of Aram: Uz and Hul and Gether and Mash.

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And Arpachshad became the father of Shelah; and Shelah became the father of Eber.

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And Eber had two sons: the name of the one was Peleg, because in his time the peoples of the earth became separate; and his brother's name was Joktan.

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And Joktan was the father of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah

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And Hadoram and Uzal and Diklah

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And Obal and Abimael and Sheba

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And Ophir and Havilah and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan.

30

And their country was from Mesha, in the direction of Sephar, the mountain of the east.

31

These, with their families and their languages and their lands and their nations, are the offspring of Shem.

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These are the families of the sons of Noah, in the order of their generations and their nations: from these came all the nations of the earth after the great flow of waters.

Genesis 10:24-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 10:24-1964 say?
Genesis 10:24-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Arpachshad became the father of Shelah; and Shelah became the father of Eber. And Eber had two sons: the name of the one was Peleg, because in his time the peoples of the earth became separate; and his brother's name was Joktan. And Joktan was the father of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah And Hadoram and Uzal and Diklah And Obal and Abimael and Sheba And Ophir and Havilah and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan. And their country was from Mesha, in the direction of Sephar, the mountain of the east. These, with their families and their languages and their lands and their nations, are the offspring of Shem. These are the families of the sons of Noah, in the order of their generations and their nations: from these came all the nations of the earth after the great flow of waters.”
Where is Genesis 10:24-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 10:24-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 10, verses 24–1964.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 10:24-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 10:24-1964 in?
Genesis 10:24-1964 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 Genesis 10:24-1964?
Genesis 10:24-1964 reads (BBE): “And Arpachshad became the father of Shelah; and Shelah became the father of Eber. And Eber had two sons: the name of the one was Peleg, because in his time the peoples of the earth became separate; and his brother's name was Joktan. And Joktan was the father of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah And Hadoram and Uzal and Diklah And Obal and Abimael and Sheba And Ophir and Havilah and Jobab; all these were the sons of Joktan. And their country was from Mesha, in the direction of Sephar, the mountain of the east. These, with their families and their languages and their lands and their nations, are the offspring of Shem. These are the families of the sons of Noah, in the order of their generations and their nations: from these came all the nations of the earth after the great flow of waters.” 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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