1 Chronicles 1:20
New International Version
Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

New Living Translation
Joktan was the ancestor of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

English Standard Version
Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Berean Standard Bible
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

King James Bible
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

New King James Version
Joktan begot Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

New American Standard Bible
Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

NASB 1995
Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

NASB 1977
And Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Legacy Standard Bible
Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Amplified Bible
Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Christian Standard Bible
Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

American Standard Version
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

English Revised Version
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Good News Translation
The descendants of Joktan were the people of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

International Standard Version
Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Majority Standard Bible
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

NET Bible
Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

New Heart English Bible
Joktan became the father of Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

World English Bible
Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Joktan begot Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

Young's Literal Translation
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Joktan began Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jectan beget Elmodad, and Saleph, and Asarmoth, and Jare,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Joktan conceived Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

New American Bible
Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

New Revised Standard Version
Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Joktan begat Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmoth, and Jerah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yaqtan begot Elmudad and Shalaph and Khetsarmuth and Yarakh.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Joktan begot Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
From Adam to Abraham
19Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan. 20And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, 21Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,…

Cross References
Genesis 10:25
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.

Genesis 11:16-19
When Eber was 34 years old, he became the father of Peleg. / And after he had become the father of Peleg, Eber lived 430 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. ...

Luke 3:35-36
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

Genesis 10:21-22
And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber. / The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.

Genesis 11:10-11
This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:12-13
When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. / And after he had become the father of Shelah, Arphaxad lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:14-15
When Shelah was 30 years old, he became the father of Eber. / And after he had become the father of Eber, Shelah lived 403 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:20-21
When Reu was 32 years old, he became the father of Serug. / And after he had become the father of Serug, Reu lived 207 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:22-23
When Serug was 30 years old, he became the father of Nahor. / And after he had become the father of Nahor, Serug lived 200 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:24-25
When Nahor was 29 years old, he became the father of Terah. / And after he had become the father of Terah, Nahor lived 119 years and had other sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:26-27
When Terah was 70 years old, he became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. / This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.

Genesis 11:28-29
During his father Terah’s lifetime, Haran died in his native land, in Ur of the Chaldeans. / And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah.

Genesis 11:30-31
But Sarai was barren; she had no children. / And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there.

Genesis 11:32
Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran.

Genesis 9:18-19
The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. / These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.


Treasury of Scripture

And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

Hazarmaveth.

Genesis 10:26,27
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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.














Joktan
The name "Joktan" is derived from the Hebrew root "קָטַן" (qatan), meaning "small" or "insignificant." In the genealogical context of 1 Chronicles, Joktan is presented as a significant patriarch, despite the humble connotations of his name. This highlights a recurring biblical theme where God often uses those who seem insignificant by worldly standards to fulfill His purposes. Joktan is a descendant of Shem, one of Noah's sons, and his lineage is part of the broader narrative of the spread of nations after the flood, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 9:1).

was the father of
This phrase underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. In Hebrew culture, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, inheritance rights, and fulfilling God's promises to the patriarchs. The phrase "was the father of" (Hebrew: "יָלַד" - yalad) signifies not just biological procreation but also the transmission of faith, culture, and divine blessing. It reflects the continuity of God's covenantal relationship with humanity through successive generations.

Almodad
The name "Almodad" is somewhat obscure, with uncertain etymology, but it is believed to be of Semitic origin. Some scholars suggest it may mean "not measured" or "immeasurable," possibly indicating a person of great influence or territory. Almodad's mention in the genealogy signifies the expansion of Joktan's descendants into various regions, contributing to the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5).

Sheleph
The name "Sheleph" is also of uncertain origin, but it may be related to the Hebrew root "שָׁלַף" (shalaph), meaning "to draw out" or "to extract." This could imply a person who was a leader or someone who drew others to himself, possibly indicating a tribe or clan leader. The inclusion of Sheleph in the genealogy highlights the diverse and expansive nature of Joktan's descendants, each contributing uniquely to the tapestry of human history.

Hazarmaveth
The name "Hazarmaveth" is believed to mean "village of death" or "court of death," derived from the Hebrew roots "חָצֵר" (chatser) meaning "village" or "court," and "מָוֶת" (maveth) meaning "death." This name might reflect a geographical location known for its harsh conditions or a historical event associated with death. Despite its somber meaning, Hazarmaveth's inclusion in the genealogy serves as a reminder of the reality of mortality and the hope of life beyond death, a theme that resonates throughout Scripture.

Jerah
The name "Jerah" is derived from the Hebrew "יֶרַח" (yerach), meaning "moon" or "month." This name could indicate a person associated with lunar cycles or a region known for its lunar worship. Jerah's mention in the genealogy underscores the cultural and religious diversity among Joktan's descendants, reflecting the broader human tendency to seek meaning and order in the natural world. In a biblical context, it also serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over all creation, including the celestial bodies.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Joktan
וְיָקְטָ֣ן (wə·yā·qə·ṭān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3355: Joktan -- a descendant of Shem and ancestor of several Arabian tribes

was the father of
יָלַ֔ד (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

Almodad,
אַלְמוֹדָ֖ד (’al·mō·w·ḏāḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 486: Almodad -- a son of Joktan, also his desc

Sheleph,
שָׁ֑לֶף (šā·lep̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8026: Sheleph -- 'drawn out', a son of Joktan and his desc

Hazarmaveth,
חֲצַרְמָ֖וֶת (ḥă·ṣar·mā·weṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2700: Hazarmaveth -- a son of Joktan, also his desc

Jerah,
יָֽרַח׃ (yā·raḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3392: Jerah -- a son of Joktan, also his desc


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