Genesis 10:28
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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

NASB 1995
and Obal and Abimael and Sheba

NASB 1977
and Obal and Abimael and Sheba

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and Obal and Abimael and Sheba

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and Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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and Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

English Revised Version
and Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba;

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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and Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

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And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

Young's Literal Translation
and Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,
Catholic Translations
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And Ebal, and Abimael, Saba,

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and Obal and Abimael, Sheba

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

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Obal, Abimael, Sheba,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Obal, Abimael, and Sheba,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Ubal, and Abimal, and Sheba,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Eval, and Abimael, and Saba,

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Context
The Semites
27Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, 28 Obal, Abimael, Sheba, 29Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 1:21
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,

Isaiah 23:1-18
This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. ...

Ezekiel 27:1-36
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Now you, son of man, take up a lament for Tyre. / Tell Tyre, who dwells at the gateway to the sea, merchant of the peoples on many coasts, that this is what the Lord GOD says: You have said, O Tyre, ‘I am perfect in beauty.’ ...

Ezekiel 28:1-19
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. / Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! ...

Jeremiah 25:22
all the kings of Tyre and Sidon; the kings of the coastlands across the sea;

Jeremiah 47:4
For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.

Amos 1:9-10
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Tyre, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they delivered up a whole congregation of exiles to Edom and broke a covenant of brotherhood. / So I will send fire upon the walls of Tyre to consume its citadels.”

Zechariah 9:2-4
and also against Hamath, which borders it, as well as Tyre and Sidon, though they are very shrewd. / Tyre has built herself a fortress; she has heaped up silver like dust, and gold like the dirt of the streets. / Behold, the Lord will impoverish her and cast her wealth into the sea, and she will be consumed by fire.

Matthew 11:21-22
“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you.

Luke 10:13-14
Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. / But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you.

Acts 12:20
Now Herod was in a furious dispute with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and they convened before him. Having secured the support of Blastus, the king’s chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their region depended on the king’s country for food.

Acts 21:3
After sighting Cyprus and passing south of it, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unload its cargo.

Acts 27:3
The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.

Acts 27:5-6
And when we had sailed across the open sea off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia. / There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy and put us on board.

Revelation 18:11-13
And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo— / cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; / of cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, and frankincense; of wine, olive oil, fine flour, and wheat; of cattle, sheep, horses, and carriages; of bodies and souls of slaves.


Treasury of Scripture

And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

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Genesis 25:3
And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.

1 Kings 10:1
And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions.

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.
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Obal
The name "Obal" is derived from the Hebrew root "עֵיבָל" (Ebal), which is often associated with a mountainous region or a place of prominence. In the context of Genesis 10, Obal is listed as one of the descendants of Joktan, a son of Eber, who is a significant figure in the genealogies leading to the nations. The mention of Obal signifies the spread of humanity and the establishment of various tribes and regions after the flood. Historically, this name may be linked to regions in the Arabian Peninsula, suggesting the early spread of Semitic peoples. The inclusion of Obal in this genealogy underscores the fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 9:1), highlighting the expansion and diversity of human civilization.

Abimael
The name "Abimael" is composed of two Hebrew elements: "אָבִי" (Abi), meaning "my father," and "מָאֵל" (Mael), which can be interpreted as "God" or "mighty." Thus, Abimael can be understood as "my father is God" or "my father is mighty." This name reflects the theocentric worldview of the ancient peoples, where names often bore witness to their faith and relationship with the divine. Abimael, as a descendant of Joktan, represents one of the many tribes that emerged in the post-diluvian world. Theologically, this name serves as a reminder of the patriarchal and familial structures that were central to the identity and survival of these early communities, emphasizing the importance of lineage and divine blessing in their cultural narratives.

Sheba
The name "Sheba" is derived from the Hebrew "שְׁבָא" (Sheva), which can mean "oath" or "seven," often symbolizing completeness or perfection. Sheba is a name that appears multiple times in the Bible, associated with different individuals and regions. In Genesis 10, Sheba is another descendant of Joktan, indicating the spread of his lineage. Historically, Sheba is linked to the Sabaeans, an ancient people known for their wealth and trade, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula. The mention of Sheba in this genealogy not only highlights the geographical expansion of Joktan's descendants but also foreshadows the later biblical narratives involving the Queen of Sheba, who visited King Solomon. This connection underscores the theme of wisdom, wealth, and the fulfillment of God's promises to bless the nations through the descendants of Noah.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Obal,
עוֹבָ֥ל (‘ō·w·ḇāl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5745: Obal -- a son of Joktan, also his desc

Abimael,
אֲבִֽימָאֵ֖ל (’ă·ḇî·mā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 39: Abimael -- 'a father is El', a son of Joktan, also his desc

Sheba,
שְׁבָֽא׃ (šə·ḇā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7614: Sheba -- a territory in soutwest Arabia, also the name of one or more descendant of Noah


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