1 Chronicles 1:17

The Sons of Shem

17 The sons of Shem were Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud and Aram. The sons of Aram were Uz, Hul, Gether and Meshech.

1 Chronicles 1:17 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 1:17

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 1:5).

1 Chronicles 1:17 In-Context

15 And he was the father of the Hivites, Arkites, Sinites,

16 Arvadites, Zemarites and Hamathites.

17 The sons of Shem were Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud and Aram. The sons of Aram were Uz, Hul, Gether and Meshech.

18 Arphaxad was the father of Shelah. Shelah was the father of Eber.

19 Eber was the father of two sons. One was named Peleg. The earth was divided up in his time. His brother was named Joktan.