1 Chronicles 1:9
New International Version
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah and Sabteka. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

New Living Translation
The descendants of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The descendants of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan.

English Standard Version
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

King James Bible
And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecha. And the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.

New King James Version
The sons of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabtecha. The sons of Raama were Sheba and Dedan.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabteca; and the sons of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan.

NASB 1995
The sons of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama and Sabteca; and the sons of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabteca; and the sons of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabteca; and the sons of Raama were Sheba and Dedan.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

Christian Standard Bible
Cush’s sons: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabteca. Raama’s sons: Sheba and Dedan.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Cush’s sons: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabteca. Raama’s sons: Sheba and Dedan.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Cush: Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raama, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba, and Dedan.

Contemporary English Version
Ethiopia was the ancestor of Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca. Raamah was the ancestor of Sheba and Dedan.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raama, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Cush's descendants were Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabteca. Raama's descendants were Sheba and Dedan.

Good News Translation
The descendants of Cush were the people of Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. The descendants of Raamah were the people of Sheba and Dedan. (

International Standard Version
Cush's descendants were Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabteca. Raamah's descendants were Sheba and Dedan.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

NET Bible
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Cush: Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba, and Dedan.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecha. And the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.

World English Bible
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Cush: Seba and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecka. And sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Cush: Seba and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecka. And sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Cush: Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecha. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sons of Chus: Saba, and Hevila, Sabatha, and Regma, and Sabathaca. And the sons of Regma: Saba, and Dadan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the sons of Cush: Seba, and Havilah, Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dadan.

New American Bible
The sons of Cush were Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabteca. The sons of Raama were Sheba and Dedan.

New Revised Standard Version
The descendants of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raama, and Sabteca. The descendants of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabachtha. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Daran.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Cush: Shebah and Khavila and Sabta and Rama and Sebaktha and the sons of Rama: Shebah and Daran.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Cush: Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raama, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raama: Sheba, and Dedan.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Chus, Saba, and Evila, and Sabatha, and Regma, and Sebethaca: and the sons of Regma, Saba, and Dadan.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
From Adam to Abraham
8The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. 9The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan. 10Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.…

Cross References
Genesis 10:7
The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.

Genesis 10:6-8
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.

Genesis 10:29-30
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan. / Their territory extended from Mesha to Sephar, in the eastern hill country.

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 10:15-18
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 10:19-20
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. / These are the sons of Ham according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations.

Genesis 10:21-23
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. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.

Genesis 10:24-25
Arphaxad was the father of Shelah, and Shelah was the father of Eber. / 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 10:26-28
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, / Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, / Obal, Abimael, Sheba,

Genesis 10:31-32
These are the sons of Shem, according to their clans, languages, lands, and nations. / All these are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their generations and nations. From these the nations of the earth spread out after the flood.

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 11:16-17
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.

Genesis 11:18-19
When Peleg was 30 years old, he became the father of Reu. / And after he had become the father of Reu, Peleg lived 209 years and had other sons and daughters.


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecha. And the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.

Sabta.

Genesis 10:7
And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.

Sabtechah.

Genesis 10:7
And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.

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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 sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca.
Cush is traditionally associated with the region of Ethiopia or Nubia, south of Egypt. The descendants of Cush are often linked to African and Arabian regions. Seba is thought to be located in the region of modern-day Sudan. Havilah is mentioned in Genesis as a land rich in gold, possibly located in Arabia or near the Persian Gulf. Sabta is less clearly identified but is often associated with regions in Arabia. Raamah is linked to trade routes in Arabia, possibly near modern-day Yemen. Sabteca is also associated with Arabian regions, though its exact location is uncertain. These names reflect the spread of Cush's descendants across Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, indicating early trade and cultural exchanges.

The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan.
Raamah's sons, Sheba and Dedan, are significant in biblical history. Sheba is often associated with the Sabaeans, a wealthy and influential kingdom in southern Arabia, known for trade in spices and gold. The Queen of Sheba's visit to Solomon (1 Kings 10) highlights the wealth and wisdom associated with this region. Dedan is linked to northern Arabia, possibly near modern-day Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia. Dedanites were known for their trade and caravans, as mentioned in Isaiah and Ezekiel. These connections emphasize the extensive trade networks and cultural interactions in the ancient Near East, with Sheba and Dedan playing crucial roles in the economic and political landscapes of their time.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Cush
A son of Ham, Cush is traditionally associated with the region of Ethiopia or Nubia. His descendants are often linked to African and Arabian regions.

2. Seba
A descendant of Cush, Seba is often associated with a region in Africa, possibly near modern-day Sudan.

3. Havilah
This name appears in various contexts in the Bible, sometimes associated with a region rich in resources, possibly in Arabia.

4. Sabtah
Another son of Cush, Sabtah is less well-known, but his descendants are thought to have settled in the Arabian Peninsula.

5. Raamah
A son of Cush whose descendants, Sheba and Dedan, are linked to trading regions in Arabia.

6. Sabteca
A son of Cush, with little known about his specific descendants or region.

7. Sheba and Dedan
Sons of Raamah, these names are associated with trading and wealth, often linked to regions in Arabia.
Teaching Points
Understanding Lineage and Heritage
The genealogies in the Bible, such as in 1 Chronicles 1:9, remind us of the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage and the interconnectedness of humanity.

God's Sovereignty Over Nations
The mention of various nations and peoples underscores God's sovereignty and His plan for all nations, reminding us to pray for and engage with diverse cultures.

The Role of Trade and Commerce
The descendants of Cush, particularly Sheba and Dedan, were known for trade. This highlights the importance of integrity and godliness in our business dealings.

Cultural and Historical Context
Understanding the historical and geographical context of these names can enrich our study of the Bible and help us appreciate the depth of God's Word.

Legacy and Influence
The descendants of Cush had significant influence in their regions. We are reminded to consider the legacy we leave and how we can positively impact our communities.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Cush:
כ֔וּשׁ (ḵūš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3568: A son of Ham, also his descendants, also a land in the southern Nile Valley

Seba,
סְבָא֙ (sə·ḇā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5434: Seba -- son of Cush, also his descendants and their land

Havilah,
וַחֲוִילָ֔ה (wa·ḥă·wî·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2341: Havilah -- a son of Cush, also a son of Joktan, also territories of uncertain location

Sabta,
וְסַבְתָּ֥א (wə·saḇ·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 5454: Sabta -- a son of Cush, also the territory settled by his desc

Raamah,
וְרַעְמָ֖א (wə·ra‘·mā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7484: Raamah -- 'trembling', son of Cush, also a trading people

and Sabteca.
וְסַבְתְּכָ֑א (wə·saḇ·tə·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5455: Sabteca -- a son of Cush, also the territory settled by his desc

And the sons
וּבְנֵ֥י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Raamah:
רַעְמָ֖א (ra‘·mā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7484: Raamah -- 'trembling', son of Cush, also a trading people

Sheba
שְׁבָ֥א (šə·ḇā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7614: Sheba -- a territory in soutwest Arabia, also the name of one or more descendant of Noah

and Dedan.
וּדְדָֽן׃ (ū·ḏə·ḏān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1719: Dedan -- a descendant of Ham, also a descendant of Abraham


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