the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.
Parallel translations
- WEB Pathrusim, Casluhim (where the Philistines came from), and Caphtorim.
- KJV And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim.
- NKJV Pathrusim, Casluhim (from whom came the Philistines and the Caphtorim).
- NASB Pathrus, and Casluh, from whom the Philistines came, and the Caphtorim.
- NLT Pathrusites, Casluhites, and the Caphtorites, from whom the Philistines came.
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Quick answer
More peoples descend from Mizraim, with a note that the Philistines came from this branch.
Overview
This verse continues Egypt's descendants and parenthetically links the origin of the Philistines, longtime adversaries of Israel (Genesis 10:14). The Chronicler records origins matter-of-factly, even of Israel's enemies. Knowing where the nations come from reminds the reader that the Lord who governs history will finally subdue all opposition to His people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Jer 47:4For the day has come to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the LORD is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant from the coasts of Caphtor.
- Amos 9:7“Are you not like the Cushites to Me, O children of Israel?” declares the LORD. “Did I not bring Israel up from the land of Egypt, the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Arameans from Kir?
- Deut 2:23And the Avvim, who lived in villages as far as Gaza, were destroyed by the Caphtorites, who came out of Caphtor and settled in their place.)
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