1 Chronicles 1:13
New International Version
Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,

New Living Translation
Canaan’s oldest son was Sidon, the ancestor of the Sidonians. Canaan was also the ancestor of the Hittites,

English Standard Version
Canaan fathered Sidon his firstborn and Heth,

Berean Standard Bible
And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,

King James Bible
And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth,

New King James Version
Canaan begot Sidon, his firstborn, and Heth;

New American Standard Bible
Canaan fathered Sidon his firstborn, and Heth,

NASB 1995
Canaan became the father of Sidon, his firstborn, Heth,

NASB 1977
And Canaan became the father of Sidon, his first-born, Heth,

Legacy Standard Bible
Canaan was the father of Sidon, his firstborn, Heth,

Amplified Bible
Canaan became the father of Sidon his firstborn, and Heth,

Christian Standard Bible
Canaan fathered Sidon as his firstborn and Heth,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Canaan fathered Sidon as his firstborn, then Heth,

American Standard Version
And Canaan begat Sidon his first-born, and Heth,

Contemporary English Version
Canaan's oldest son was Sidon; his other son was Heth.

English Revised Version
And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, then Heth,

Good News Translation
Canaan's sons--Sidon, the oldest, and Heth--were the ancestors of the peoples who bear their names.

International Standard Version
Canaan fathered Sidon his firstborn, as well as Heth,

Majority Standard Bible
And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,

NET Bible
Canaan was the father of Sidon--his firstborn--and Heth,

New Heart English Bible
Canaan became the father of Sidon his firstborn, and Heth,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Canaan begat Zidon his first-born, and Heth,

World English Bible
Canaan became the father of Sidon his firstborn, Heth,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Canaan begot Sidon his firstborn, and Heth,

Young's Literal Translation
And Canaan begat Zidon his first born, and Heth,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Canaan begat Zidon, his firstborn, and Heth,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Chanaan beget Sidon his firstborn, and the Hethite,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Truly, Canaan conceived Sidon, his firstborn, as well as the Hittite,

New American Bible
Canaan became the father of Sidon, his firstborn, and Heth,

New Revised Standard Version
Canaan became the father of Sidon his firstborn, and Heth,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Canaan begat Zidon his first-born and Heth and

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Canaan begot Tsidon his firstborn and the Khethites.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Canaan begot Zidon his first-born, and Heth;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
From Adam to Abraham
12the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites. 13And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, 14the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites,…

Cross References
Genesis 10:15-18
And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, / the Jebusites, the Amorites, the Girgashites, / the Hivites, the Arkites, the Sinites, ...

Genesis 10:6
The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.

Genesis 10:13-14
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites, / the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.

Genesis 10:19
and the borders of Canaan extended from Sidon toward Gerar as far as Gaza, and then toward Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.

Genesis 9:18
The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan.

Genesis 9:22
And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father’s nakedness and told his two brothers outside.

Genesis 9:25
he said, “Cursed be Canaan! A servant of servants shall he be to his brothers.”

Exodus 1:11
So the Egyptians appointed taskmasters over the Israelites to oppress them with forced labor. As a result, they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh.

Exodus 12:40-41
Now the duration of the Israelites’ stay in Egypt was 430 years. / At the end of the 430 years, to the very day, all the LORD’s divisions went out of the land of Egypt.

Deuteronomy 7:1
When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you—

Joshua 11:3
to the Canaanites in the east and west; to the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, and Jebusites in the hill country; and to the Hivites at the foot of Hermon in the land of Mizpah.

Joshua 12:8
the hill country, the foothills, the Arabah, the slopes, the wilderness, and the Negev—the lands of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites):

Judges 3:3
the five rulers of the Philistines, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites who lived in the mountains of Lebanon from Mount Baal-hermon to Lebo-hamath.

1 Kings 9:16
Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He had set it on fire, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon’s wife.

Isaiah 19:11-13
The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? / Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. / The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray.


Treasury of Scripture

And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth,

Canaan.

Genesis 9:22,25,26
And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without…

Genesis 10:15-19
And Canaan begat Sidon his firstborn, and Heth, …

Sidon.

Genesis 23:3,5,20
And Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spake unto the sons of Heth, saying, …

Genesis 27:46
And Rebekah said to Isaac, I am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth: if Jacob take a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as these which are of the daughters of the land, what good shall my life do me?

Genesis 49:30-32
In the cave that is in the field of Machpelah, which is before Mamre, in the land of Canaan, which Abraham bought with the field of Ephron the Hittite for a possession of a buryingplace…

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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.














And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn
Canaan is a significant figure in biblical history, being the progenitor of the Canaanites, who inhabited the land promised to the descendants of Abraham. The mention of Sidon as his firstborn is noteworthy, as Sidon became a prominent city in ancient Phoenicia, located in what is now modern-day Lebanon. Sidon is often associated with maritime trade and was known for its skilled artisans and craftsmen. The city is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, highlighting its importance in the region. The reference to Sidon as the firstborn indicates its primacy among the Canaanite cities, both in terms of age and influence. This connection is further emphasized in Genesis 10:15, where Sidon is also listed as the firstborn of Canaan, establishing a genealogical and geographical link that underscores the historical and cultural significance of the Canaanites in the biblical narrative.

and of the Hittites
The Hittites were an ancient people who played a significant role in the history of the Near East. They are often mentioned in the Old Testament as one of the groups inhabiting the land of Canaan. Historically, the Hittites established a powerful empire in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) and were known for their advancements in law, politics, and military technology, including the use of chariots. The biblical mention of the Hittites as descendants of Canaan suggests a broader understanding of the term "Canaanite," encompassing various ethnic groups in the region. The Hittites' interactions with the Israelites are documented in several passages, such as Genesis 23, where Abraham purchases a burial site from Ephron the Hittite. This connection highlights the complex relationships between the Israelites and the indigenous peoples of Canaan. The Hittites' presence in the biblical narrative serves as a reminder of the diverse cultural and ethnic landscape of the ancient Near East, as well as the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham regarding the land his descendants would inherit.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Canaan
The son of Ham and grandson of Noah. Canaan is the progenitor of the Canaanites, a group of ancient people who lived in the land that would later become Israel. His descendants were often in conflict with the Israelites.

2. Sidon
The firstborn son of Canaan. Sidon is also the name of an ancient city, which became a significant Phoenician port city. It is located in present-day Lebanon.

3. Hittites
A group of people descended from Canaan. They were an ancient Anatolian people who established an empire centered on Hattusa in north-central Anatolia around 1600 BC. They are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament as one of the groups inhabiting the Promised Land before the arrival of the Israelites.
Teaching Points
Understanding Lineage and Legacy
The genealogies in the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 1:13, remind us of the importance of lineage and legacy. They show how the actions and faith of one generation can impact many future generations.

The Influence of Culture
The mention of Sidon and the Hittites highlights the cultural and spiritual influences that surrounded Israel. Believers today must be aware of the cultural influences that can impact their faith and values.

God's Sovereignty in History
The genealogies demonstrate God's sovereignty over history. Despite the presence of nations like the Hittites, God's plan for Israel and His promises to them were fulfilled. This encourages believers to trust in God's overarching plan.

The Consequences of Disobedience
The presence of Canaan's descendants in the Promised Land serves as a reminder of the consequences of disobedience, as seen in the failure of the Israelites to fully obey God's command to drive out these nations.THE CITY ZIDON AND THE TEN RACES OF CANAAN (1Chronicles 1:13-16).

(13) Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn.--Or, in modern phrase, Zidon is the oldest city of Canaan. It is usually mentioned along with Tyre, the ruling city in later times. Sennacherib speaks of the flight of Luli, "king of Zidon," from Tyre. Esarhaddon mentions Baal of Tyre as a tributary. Of the eleven "sons of Canaan all but three or four have been identified in the cuneiform inscriptions of Assyria.

And Heth--that is, the Hittite race, called Heta by the Egyptians, and Hatti by the Assyrians. (See 1Chronicles 1:8, Note.) The Hittites were once the dominant race of Syria and Palestine. Carchemish, on the Euphrates, and Kadesh, as well as Hamath, appear to have been Hittite cities. Their kings had commercial relations with Solomon (1Kings 10:29). Inscriptions, in a kind of mixed hieroglyph, have been found at Hamath and Carchemish, but they still await decipherment.

(14) The Jebusite.--The men of Jebus, or Jerusalem (1Chronicles 11:4). . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Canaan
וּכְנַ֗עַן (ū·ḵə·na·‘an)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3667: Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan

was the father of
יָלַ֛ד (yā·laḏ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Sidon
צִיד֥וֹן (ṣî·ḏō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6721: Sidon -- a Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast, also a son of Canaan

his firstborn,
בְּכֹר֖וֹ (bə·ḵō·rōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief

and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

of the Hittites,
חֵֽת׃ (ḥêṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2845: Heth -- a son of Canaan and probably ancestor of the Hittites


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