Genesis 10:26
New International Version
Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

New Living Translation
Joktan was the ancestor of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

English Standard Version
Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Berean Standard Bible
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

King James Bible
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

New King James Version
Joktan begot Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

New American Standard Bible
Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

NASB 1995
Joktan became the father of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah

NASB 1977
And Joktan became the father of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah

Legacy Standard Bible
And Joktan was the father of Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah

Amplified Bible
Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Christian Standard Bible
And Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

American Standard Version
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

English Revised Version
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Good News Translation
The descendants of Joktan were the people of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

International Standard Version
Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Majority Standard Bible
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

NET Bible
Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

New Heart English Bible
And Joktan became the father of Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

World English Bible
Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Joktan has begotten Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

Young's Literal Translation
And Joktan hath begotten Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Joktan will beget Ahnodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Which Jectan begot Elmodad, and Saleph, and Asarmoth, Jare,

Catholic Public Domain Version
This Joktan conceived Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, Jerah

New American Bible
Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

New Revised Standard Version
Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Joktan begot Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yaqtan begot Elmodad and Shalaph, and Khetsarmuth, and Yarakh,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Joktan begot Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jektan begot Elmodad, and Saleth, and Sarmoth, and Jarach,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Semites
25Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan. 26And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, 27Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 1:20-23
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, / Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, / Obal, Abimael, Sheba, ...

Genesis 10:21-25
And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber. / The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. ...

Genesis 11:10-26
This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. ...

1 Chronicles 1:17-19
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech. / Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. / Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.

Luke 3:35-36
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Acts 17:26
From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.

Romans 5:12-14
Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. / For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law. / Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come.

1 Corinthians 15:22
For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

Hebrews 11:1-3
Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. / This is why the ancients were commended. / By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

Isaiah 66:18-19
“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. / I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations.

Deuteronomy 32:8
When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.

Psalm 86:9
All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.

Acts 14:16-17
In past generations, He let all nations go their own way. / Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”

Romans 1:20
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.


Treasury of Scripture

And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

1 Chronicles 1:20-28
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, …

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Genesis 10
1. The generations of Noah.
2. Japheth.
6. Ham.
8. Nimrod becomes the first monarch; the descendants of Canaan.
21. The sons of Shem.














Joktan
Joktan is a significant figure in the genealogies of Genesis, representing a branch of the descendants of Shem, one of Noah's sons. The name "Joktan" in Hebrew is "Yoqtan," which may mean "small" or "insignificant." However, his lineage is far from insignificant, as it represents the spread of humanity post-flood. Joktan's descendants are traditionally associated with the Arabian Peninsula, indicating the early spread of Semitic peoples into this region. This highlights the fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth" (Genesis 9:1).

was the father of
This phrase underscores the patriarchal nature of ancient genealogies, where lineage and heritage were traced through the male line. In Hebrew, the word for "father" is "ab," which not only denotes a biological relationship but also implies a role of leadership and authority within the family and community. This reflects the biblical emphasis on the family unit as the foundational structure of society, ordained by God.

Almodad
Almodad is the first of Joktan's sons listed, and his name in Hebrew, "Almodad," is somewhat obscure, possibly meaning "not measured" or "immeasurable." This could symbolize the vastness and potential of Joktan's descendants. Almodad's mention signifies the beginning of a new generation, emphasizing the continuity of God's promise to Noah and his sons to repopulate the earth.

Sheleph
The name "Sheleph" in Hebrew, "Sheleph," might mean "drawing out" or "extracting." This could metaphorically suggest the expansion and influence of Joktan's lineage. Historically, Sheleph is associated with the region of Yemen, indicating the geographical spread of these early Semitic tribes. This expansion is a testament to the fulfillment of God's covenant with humanity to inhabit the earth.

Hazarmaveth
Hazarmaveth, in Hebrew "Hatsarmaveth," is thought to mean "village of death" or "court of death." This name is linked to the ancient region of Hadramaut in modern-day Yemen, known for its rich history and trade routes. The mention of Hazarmaveth highlights the historical and cultural significance of Joktan's descendants in the development of early civilizations in the Arabian Peninsula.

Jerah
The name "Jerah" in Hebrew, "Yerah," means "moon" or "month," possibly indicating a connection to lunar worship or a calendar system. Jerah's inclusion in the genealogy points to the diverse cultural and religious practices that emerged among Joktan's descendants. This diversity reflects the broader narrative of Genesis, where humanity, though united in origin, develops distinct identities and cultures as they spread across the earth.

(26-31) Joktan.--"The little one," as being a younger son. Of the thirteen divisions of his family, few are of any importance, though several of the names are curious from their connection with the Arabic language. The Joktanite country was Arabia Felix, or Yemen, and as the people led a pastoral life without founding cities, the traces of their tribal names are insignificant. Those worth noting are Almodad, because it has the full form of the article, retained as Al in Arabic, but shortened in Hebrew into Ha. Hazarmaveth, "the court of death," so called because of the unhealthiness of its climate, is now Hadramaut. Abimael means "the father of Mael." While in Hebrew and Syriac men took the name of their father, in Arabic they often take the name of a son, with Abu or Abi ("father of") prefixed. Sheba, the region afterwards famous for its commerce and its wealth of spices and precious stones. A Sheba also occurs among the race of Ham (see Genesis 10:7). Opbir: the name, probably, at first of a district of Oman in Arabia, but afterwards given to some port in India or Ceylon, from some fancied similarity. Havilah: some commentators consider that this is the same district as that previously occupied by the Cushites (Genesis 10:7); others argue that the two Havilahs are distinct, and that this is the region called Chawlan, in Northern Yemen. It is, however, certain that the Hamites possessed this country prior to its being occupied by the Joktanites.

Verses 26-30. - And Joktan begat Almodad. Usually said to be Yemen. And Sheleph. The Salapenoi of Ptolemy, belonging to the interior of Arabia. And Hazarmaveth. Hadramaut, southeast of Arabia (Bochart, Michaelis). And Jerah. Contiguous to Hadramaut. And Hadoram. Adramitae of Ptolemy, or the Atramitae of Pliny (Bochart) And Uzal. Awzal, the capital of Yemen (Bochart). And Diklah. The palm-bearing region of Arabia Felix (Bochart); a tribe between the mouth of the Tiber and the Persian Gulf (Michaelis). And Obal, and Abimael, whose settlements are not known. And Sheba. Vide supra, ver. 7. And Ophir. In Arabia; probably in Oman, on the Persian Gulf (Michaelis, Rosenmüller, Kalisch, Keil), though it has also been located in India (Josephus, Vitringa, Gesenius, Delitzsch). The gold of Ophir celebrated (1 Kings 9:27, 28; 2 Chronicles 9:10, 13, 21). And Havilah. The Chaulan in Arabia Felix, but vide supra, ver. 7. And Jobab. The Jobabitae of Ptolemy, near the Indian Sea (Michaelis, Rosenmüller); but more probably a tribe in Arabia Deserta if Jobab - Arabic jebab, a desert (Bochart, Gesenius, Kalisch). All these were the sons of Joktan. And their dwelling was from Mesha. The seaport of Muza (Bochart); Messene, at the mouth of the Tigris (Michaelis, Rosenmüller, Kalisch). As thou goest into Zephar. Zafar or Dhafari, on the coast of the Hadramut. The difficulty of identifying a seaport town with a mountain is got over (Kalisch) by reading "to the" instead of a mount of the east - the thunderous range of hills in the vicinity.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Joktan
וְיָקְטָ֣ן (wə·yā·qə·ṭān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3355: Joktan -- a descendant of Shem and ancestor of several Arabian tribes

was the father of
יָלַ֔ד (yā·laḏ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Almodad,
אַלְמוֹדָ֖ד (’al·mō·w·ḏāḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 486: Almodad -- a son of Joktan, also his desc

Sheleph,
שָׁ֑לֶף (šā·lep̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8026: Sheleph -- 'drawn out', a son of Joktan and his desc

Hazarmaveth,
חֲצַרְמָ֖וֶת (ḥă·ṣar·mā·weṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2700: Hazarmaveth -- a son of Joktan, also his desc

Jerah,
יָֽרַח׃ (yā·raḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3392: Jerah -- a son of Joktan, also his desc


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