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Mapping the Ancient World
Commentators consistently identify Shem's sons as the ancestors of major ancient peoples. Elam is linked to the Persians, Asshur to the Assyrians, Arphaxad to the line leading to the Hebrews, Lud to the Lydians (in modern-day Turkey), and Aram to the Syrians. This verse provides a foundational map for understanding the key players in the Old Testament world.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 10:21–32
18th Century
Theologian
21. אבר 'eber — “Eber, yonder side; verb: pass, cross.”
22. עילם 'eylām — “Elam.” עוּל ‛ûl<…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 10:21–23
19th Century
Bishop
shem ... the brother of Japheth the elder. —Really, the elder brother of Japheth. Though the rules of Hebrew grammar will…
John Gill
On Genesis 10:22
17th Century
Pastor
The children of Shem
Whose names are
Elam and Ashur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 10:15–32
17th Century
Minister
The descendants of Canaan were numerous, rich, and pleasantly situated; yet Canaan was under a divine curse, and not a curse without cause. Those w…