Genesis 10:14
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, (out of whom came Philistim,) and Caphtorim.

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

New American Standard Bible
Pathrusim, Casluhim (from whom came the Philistines), and Caphtorim.

NASB 1995
and Pathrusim and Casluhim (from which came the Philistines) and Caphtorim.

NASB 1977
and Pathrusim and Casluhim (from which came the Philistines) and Caphtorim.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Pathrusim and Casluhim (from whom came the Philistines) and Caphtorim.

Amplified Bible
and Pathrusim and Casluhim—from whom came the Philistines—and Caphtorim.

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 (whence went forth the Philistines), and Caphtorim.

English Revised Version
and Pathrusim, and Casluhim (whence went forth 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 are descended.

International Standard Version
the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from which came the Philistines), and the Caphtorites.

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

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

New Heart English Bible
And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, which the Philistines descended from, and Caphtorim.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (out of whom came Philistim,) and Caphtorim.

World English Bible
Pathrusim, Casluhim (which the Philistines descended from), and Caphtorim.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the Pathrusim, and the Casluhim (from where have come out Philistim), and the Caphtorim.

Young's Literal Translation
and the Pathrusim, and the Casluhim, (whence have come out Philistim,) and the Caphtorim.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (which from the same came Philistine) and Caphtorim.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Phetrusim, and Chasluim; of whom came forth the Philistines, and the Capthorim.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Pathrusim, and Casluhim, from whom came forth the Philistines and the Caphtorim.

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

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

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Pathruseem and Kaslukheem, for the Philistines and Qapaduqians had gone from there.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Pathrusim, and Casluhim--whence went forth the Philistines--and Caphtorim.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and the Patrosoniim, and the Chasmoniim (whence came forth Phylistiim) and the Gaphthoriim.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Hamites
13Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites, 14 the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites. 15And Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 1:12
the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ezekiel 29:10
therefore I am against you and against your rivers. I will turn the land of Egypt into a ruin, a desolate wasteland from Migdol to Syene, and as far as the border of Cush.

Ezekiel 30:4-6
A sword will come against Egypt, and there will be anguish in Cush when the slain fall in Egypt, its wealth is taken away, and its foundations are torn down. / 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. / For this is what the LORD says: The allies of Egypt will fall, and her proud strength will collapse. From Migdol to Syene they will fall by the sword within her, declares the Lord GOD.

Isaiah 19:6
The canals will stink; the streams of Egypt will trickle and dry up; the reeds and rushes will wither.

Isaiah 20:4
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.

Isaiah 43:3
For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place.

Isaiah 45:14
This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’”

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

Acts 7:22
So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (out of whom came Philistim,) and Caphtorim.

Pathrusim.

Isaiah 11:11
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.

Jeremiah 44:1
The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the Jews which dwell in the land of Egypt, which dwell at Migdol, and at Tahpanhes, and at Noph, and in the country of Pathros, saying,

Philistim.

1 Chronicles 1:12
And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim.

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.

Caphtorim.

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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Genesis 10
1. The generations of Noah.
2. Japheth.
6. Ham.
8. Nimrod becomes the first monarch; the descendants of Canaan.
21. The sons of Shem.














the Pathrusites
The Pathrusites are believed to be the inhabitants of Pathros, a region in Upper Egypt. Pathros is often mentioned in the Bible as a part of Egypt, indicating the spread of Ham's descendants into Africa. This connection highlights the historical movement and settlement patterns of ancient peoples. Pathros is referenced in Isaiah 11:11 and Ezekiel 29:14, where it is associated with the return of exiles, showing its significance in biblical prophecy and history.

the Casluhites
The Casluhites are another group descended from Mizraim, the ancestor of the Egyptians. Their exact location is not definitively known, but they are traditionally associated with regions in or near Egypt. The mention of the Casluhites in the Table of Nations underscores the diversity and complexity of ancient Near Eastern peoples. This group is significant because they are linked to the Philistines, a major biblical people who frequently interacted with Israel.

(from whom the Philistines came)
This parenthetical note is crucial as it traces the origin of the Philistines, a significant group in biblical history. The Philistines are often depicted as adversaries of Israel, most notably in the stories of Samson and David. Understanding their origin from the Casluhites provides insight into their cultural and geographical background. The Philistines' presence in the land of Canaan fulfills part of the narrative of the Israelites' struggle for the Promised Land, as seen in Judges and 1 Samuel.

and the Caphtorites
The Caphtorites are traditionally associated with the island of Crete or nearby regions. This connection is supported by Amos 9:7 and Jeremiah 47:4, which refer to the Philistines as originating from Caphtor. The Caphtorites' mention highlights the broader Mediterranean connections and influences in the ancient world. Their link to the Philistines suggests a migration or cultural exchange that shaped the identity and history of the Philistines, further enriching the biblical narrative of the interactions between Israel and its neighbors.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Pathrusim
Descendants of Mizraim, associated with the region of Pathros in Upper Egypt. Pathros is often mentioned in the Bible as a part of Egypt.

2. Casluhim
Another group descending from Mizraim. The text notes that the Philistines came from them, indicating a significant lineage.

3. Philistines
A well-known group in the Bible, often in conflict with Israel. They are mentioned here as originating from the Casluhim.

4. Caphtorim
Also descendants of Mizraim, associated with the region of Caphtor, which is often identified with Crete or nearby areas.

5. Mizraim
The Hebrew name for Egypt, representing the descendants of Ham through his son Mizraim.
Teaching Points
Understanding Lineage and Legacy
The genealogies in Genesis 10 remind us of the importance of understanding our spiritual heritage and the impact of our lineage on our identity and actions.

God's Sovereignty in Nations
The dispersion and establishment of nations, as seen in Genesis 10, reflect God's sovereign plan in history. This encourages us to trust in His control over world events.

The Role of Nations in God's Plan
The Philistines, though often adversaries of Israel, played a role in God's larger account. This teaches us that God can use even those opposed to His people to fulfill His purposes.

Cultural and Historical Context
Understanding the historical and cultural background of biblical peoples, like the Philistines, enriches our comprehension of biblical accounts and their applications.Verse 14. - And Pathrusim. Pathros in Upper Egypt. And Casluhim. The Colchians, of Egyptian origin (Bochart, Gesenius); the inhabitants of the primitive Egyptian town Chemuis, later Panoplis (Kalisch). Out of whom came Philistim. The Philistines on the Mediterranean from Egypt to Joppa, who had five principal cities - Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron. They are here described as an offshoot from Casluhim. The name has been derived from an Ethiopic root falasa, to emigrate; hence "immigrants" or "emigrants." Jeremiah 47:4 and Amos 9:7 trace the Philistines to the Caphtorim. Michaelis solves the difficulty by transposing the clause to the end of the verse; Bochart by holding the Casluhim and Caphtorim to have intermingled; Keil and Lange by the conjecture that the original tribe the Casluhim was subsequently strengthened by an immigration from Caphtor. Against the Egyptian origin of the Philistines the possession of a Shemitic tongue and the non-observance of circumcision have been urged; but the first may have been acquired from the conquered Avim whose land they occupied (Deuteronomy 2:28), and the exodus from Egypt may have taken place prior to the institution of the rite in question. And Caphtorim. Cappadocia (Bochart), Syrtis Major (Clericus), Crete (Calmer, Ewald), Cyprus (Michaelis, Rosenmüller), Coptos, Kouft or Keft, a few miles north of Thebes (Kalisch).

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

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

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

(from
מִשָּׁ֛ם (miš·šām)
Preposition-m | Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

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

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


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