PatriarchOld Testament
Shem
Genesis1 ChroniclesLuke
About
Eldest son of Noah. He received a blessing from Noah after honoring him. Genesis names Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram among his sons, and through Arphaxad's line he is the ancestor of Abraham and the Hebrew people.
Relationships
Key Scripture Appearances
Genesis 5:32
Genesis 9:23
Genesis 10:1
Genesis 11:10
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