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Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

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The Unity of Humanity

Matthew Henry highlights a profound truth in this simple list: all humanity shares a common origin. While commentators note the names of Noah's sons may allude to different racial complexions, the genealogy affirms that all people descend from "one blood" and "one God." This biblical account provides a clear, unified origin for humanity, reminding believers that we are all one family.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 1:4

19th Century

Bishop

Shem, Ham, and Japheth. —There is no doubt that Ham means black, or sunburnt, and Japheth (Heb., Yepheth) is probably the…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 1:4

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 1:1)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 1:1–27

17th Century

Minister

This chapter, and many that follow, repeat the genealogies, or lists of fathers and children in biblical history, and compile them with many additi…