1 Chronicles 1:12
New International Version
Pathrusites, Kasluhites (from whom the Philistines came) and Caphtorites.

New Living Translation
Pathrusites, Casluhites, and the Caphtorites, from whom the Philistines came.

English Standard Version
Pathrusim, Casluhim (from whom the Philistines came), and Caphtorim.

Berean Standard Bible
the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.

King James Bible
And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim.

New King James Version
Pathrusim, Casluhim (from whom came the Philistines and the Caphtorim).

New American Standard Bible
Pathrus, and Casluh, from whom the Philistines came, and the Caphtorim.

NASB 1995
Pathrus, Casluh, from which the Philistines came, and Caphtor.

NASB 1977
Pathrus, Casluh, from which the Philistines came, and Caphtor.

Legacy Standard Bible
Pathrus, Casluh (from which came the Philistines), and Caphtor.

Amplified Bible
Pathrus, and Casluh, from whom came the Philistines, and Caphtor.

Christian Standard Bible
Pathrus, Casluh (the Philistines came from them), and Caphtor.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Pathrusim, Casluhim (the Philistines came from them), and Caphtorim.

American Standard Version
and Pathrusim, and Casluhim (from whence came the Philistines), and Caphtorim.

Contemporary English Version
Pathrusim, Casluhim, and Caphtorim, the ancestor of the Philistines.

English Revised Version
and Pathrusim, and Casluhim (from whence came the Philistines), and Caphtorim.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Pathrusites, Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.

Good News Translation
Pathrus, Casluh, and of Crete (from whom the Philistines were descended).

International Standard Version
the Pathrusim, the Casluhim (from whom the Philistines descended) , and the Caphtorim.

Majority Standard Bible
the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.

NET Bible
Pathrusites, Casluhites (from whom the Philistines descended), and the Caphtorites.

New Heart English Bible
and Pathrusim, and Casluhim (from whom came the Philistines), and Caphtorim.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim.

World English Bible
Pathrusim, Casluhim (where the Philistines came from), and Caphtorim.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the Pathrusim, and the Casluhim (from whom the Philistim came out), and the Caphtorim.

Young's Literal Translation
and the Pathrusim, and the Casluhim (from whom came out the Philistim), and the Caphtorim.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (which came forth from them the Philisteim) and Caphtorim.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Phetrusim also, and Casluim: from whom came the Philistines, and Caphtorim.

Catholic Public Domain Version
as well as Pathrusim and Casluhim: from these the Philistines and the Caphtorim went forth.

New American Bible
Pathrusim, Casluhim, and Caphtorim, from whom the Philistines sprang.

New Revised Standard Version
Pathrusim, Casluhim, and Caphtorim, from whom the Philistines come.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Pathrusim, and Casluhim (of whom came the Philistines and Capedocians).

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Pathruseem and Kaslukheem of whom had gone out from there the Philistines and Qapduqians.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Pathrusim, and Casluhim--from whence came the Philistines--and Caphtorim.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
From Adam to Abraham
11Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites, 12 the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites. 13And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,…

Cross References
Genesis 10:6-14
The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. / The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. / Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth. ...

Exodus 15:14-15
The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the dwellers of Philistia. / Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away,

Isaiah 11:11
On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.

Ezekiel 30:5
Cush, Put, and Lud, and all the various peoples, as well as Libya and the men of the covenant land, will fall with Egypt by the sword.

Jeremiah 46:9
Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth—Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow.

Nahum 3:9
Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength; Put and Libya were her allies.

Psalm 87:4
“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me—along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush—when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”

Isaiah 20:4-5
so the king of Assyria will lead away the captives of Egypt and the exiles of Cush, young and old alike, naked and barefoot, with bared buttocks—to Egypt’s shame. / Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed.

Ezekiel 27:10
Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor.

Daniel 11:43
He will gain control of the treasures of gold and silver and over all the riches of Egypt, and the Libyans and Cushites will also submit to him.

Acts 2:10
Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome,

Acts 13:1
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.

Romans 15:19
by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.

1 Peter 1:1
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the elect who are exiles of the Dispersion throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen

Revelation 11:8
Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city—figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where their Lord was also crucified.


Treasury of Scripture

And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim.

Caphthorim.

Deuteronomy 2:23
And the Avims which dwelt in Hazerim, even unto Azzah, the Caphtorims, which came forth out of Caphtor, destroyed them, and dwelt in their stead.)

Jeremiah 47:4
Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper that remaineth: for the LORD will spoil the Philistines, the remnant of the country of Caphtor.

Amos 9:7
Are ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the LORD. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?

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1 Chronicles 1
1. Adam's line to Noah.
5. The sons of Japheth.
8. The sons of Ham.
17. The sons of Shem.
24. Shem's line to Abraham.
29. Ishmael's sons.
32. The sons of Keturah.
34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau.
38. The sons of Seir.
43. The kings of Edom.
51. The dukes of Edom.














the Pathrusites
The Pathrusites are descendants of Mizraim, who is traditionally associated with Egypt. Pathros is often identified with Upper Egypt, the southern region of ancient Egypt. This connection highlights the geographical spread of the descendants of Ham, Mizraim's father, into Africa. Pathros is mentioned in other biblical texts, such as Isaiah 11:11 and Ezekiel 29:14, indicating its significance in the prophetic restoration of Israel. The Pathrusites' mention here underscores the historical and cultural interactions between the Israelites and the Egyptians.

the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came)
The Casluhites are another group descended from Mizraim. The parenthetical note that the Philistines came from the Casluhites is significant, as the Philistines are frequently mentioned as adversaries of Israel throughout the Old Testament. This connection provides insight into the origins of the Philistines, who settled in the coastal regions of Canaan. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Philistines were part of the Sea Peoples who migrated to the region around the 12th century BC. The Philistines' presence in the biblical narrative is crucial, as they often represent opposition to God's people, and their interactions with figures like Samson and David are pivotal in Israel's history.

and the Caphtorites
The Caphtorites are also descendants of Mizraim and are associated with Caphtor, which is often identified with Crete or a region in the Aegean Sea. This connection suggests a broader Mediterranean influence and interaction with the ancient Near East. In Amos 9:7 and Jeremiah 47:4, Caphtor is mentioned in relation to the Philistines, further supporting the idea of a shared origin or migration path. The mention of the Caphtorites highlights the interconnectedness of ancient civilizations and the movement of peoples across regions, which played a role in shaping the historical and cultural landscape of the biblical world.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Pathrus
A region in Upper Egypt, often associated with the descendants of Mizraim, the ancestor of the Egyptians. Pathrus is mentioned in the context of the genealogy of nations.

2. Casluh
A descendant of Mizraim, from whom the Philistines are said to have originated. The Casluhites are part of the genealogical record of the nations.

3. Philistines
An ancient people who were often in conflict with the Israelites. They are significant in biblical history, particularly in the accounts of Samson, Saul, and David.

4. Caphtor
Often identified with Crete or a region in the Aegean Sea. The Caphtorites are linked to the origins of the Philistines.
Teaching Points
Understanding Biblical Genealogies
Genealogies in the Bible are not just lists of names; they provide historical and theological context. They show the interconnectedness of nations and God's sovereignty over history.

The Role of the Philistines
The Philistines were significant adversaries of Israel. Understanding their origins helps us see the broader account of conflict and God's deliverance in the Old Testament.

God's Sovereignty Over Nations
The movement and origins of nations, such as the Philistines from Caphtor, demonstrate God's control over history and His plans for His people.

Cultural and Historical Context
Recognizing the historical and geographical context of biblical events enriches our understanding of Scripture and its application to our lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the Pathrusites,
פַּתְרֻסִ֞ים (paṯ·ru·sîm)
Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6625: Pathrus -- a tribe, descended from Mizraim

the Casluhites
כַּסְלֻחִ֗ים (kas·lu·ḥîm)
Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3695: Casluh -- a people descended from Mizraim, probably ancestors of the Philistines

(from whom
אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the Philistines
פְּלִשְׁתִּ֖ים (pə·liš·tîm)
Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia

descended),
יָצְא֥וּ (yā·ṣə·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

and the Caphtorites.
כַּפְתֹּרִֽים׃ (kap̄·tō·rîm)
Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 3732: Caphtorim -- a Caphtorite


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