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20 These were the descendants of Ham, identified by clan, language, territory, and national identity.

Descendants of Shem

21 Sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth.[a] Shem was the ancestor of all the descendants of Eber.

22 The descendants of Shem were Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.

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  1. 10:21 Or Shem, whose older brother was Japheth.

20 These are the sons of Ham by their clans and languages, in their territories and nations.

The Semites(A)

21 Sons were also born to Shem, whose older brother was[a] Japheth; Shem was the ancestor of all the sons of Eber.(B)

22 The sons of Shem:

Elam,(C) Ashur,(D) Arphaxad,(E) Lud and Aram.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 10:21 Or Shem, the older brother of