TheWay BibleHome›Bible›Genesis›Genesis 10›Genesis 10:24
Genesis 10:24 KJV
Genesis · chapter 10 · verse 24
And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.Genesis 10:24 · King James Version
Genesis 10:24 in context
22The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.
23And the children of Aram; Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.
24And Arphaxad begat Salah; and Salah begat Eber.
25And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother’s name was Joktan.
26And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- ArphaxadʼArpakshadArpakshad, a son of NoahH775 →
- begatyâladto bear youngH3205 →
- SalahShelachShelach, a postdiluvian patriarchH7974 →
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.
Two things especially are observable in this account of the posterity of Shem: - I. The description of Shem, Gen 10:21. We have not only his name, Shem, which signifies a name, but two titles to distinguish him by: - 1. He was the father of all the children of Eber. Eber was his great grandson;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 21-32