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.
Genesis 10:26 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Genesis 10:26 say?
Genesis 10:26 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Joktan was the father of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah”
Where is Genesis 10:26 in the Bible?
Genesis 10:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 10, verse 26.
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.
What translation should I read Genesis 10:26 in?
Genesis 10:26 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?
Genesis 10:26 reads (BBE): “And Joktan was the father of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah” 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.