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Genesis 10:26-1953 kjv — And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, And Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah, And Obal, and Abi…

King James Version

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And Joktan begat 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 dwelling was from Mesha, as thou goest unto Sephar a mount of the east.

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These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations.

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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 10:26-1953, King James Version

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  • ASV

    “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 toward Sephar, the mountain 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 of these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood. ”

  • WEB

    “Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan. Their dwelling was from Mesha, as you go toward Sephar, the mountain of the east. These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their languages, in their lands, after their nations. These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations. Of these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood.”

  • NET

    “Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan. Their dwelling place was from Mesha all the way to Sephar in the eastern hills. These are the sons of Shem according to their families, according to their languages, by their lands, and according to their nations. These are the families of the sons of Noah, according to their genealogies, by their nations, and from these the nations spread over the earth after the flood.”

  • DRB

    “Which Jectan begot Elmodad, and Saleph, and Asarmoth, Jare, And Aduram, and Uzal, and Decla, And Ebal, and Abimael, Saba, And Ophir, and Hevila, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Jectan. And their dwelling was from Messa as we go on as far as Sephar, a mountain in the east. These are the children of Sem according to their kindreds and tongues, and countries in their nations. These are the families of Noe, according to their people and nations. By these were the nations divided on the earth after the flood. ”

  • BBE

    “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.”

  • KJVA

    “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 the children of Aram; Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.

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And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.

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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.

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And Joktan begat 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 dwelling was from Mesha, as thou goest unto Sephar a mount of the east.

31

These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations.

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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 10:26-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Genesis 10:26-1953 say?
Genesis 10:26-1953 in the King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Genesis 10:26-1953 in the Bible?
Genesis 10:26-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 10, verses 26–1953.
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 10:26-1953.
What translation should I read Genesis 10:26-1953 in?
Genesis 10:26-1953 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 10:26-1953?
Genesis 10:26-1953 reads (KJV): “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. ” 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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