And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
Parallel translations
- WEB Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
- KJV And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,
- NKJV Joktan begot Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
- NASB Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
- NLT Joktan was the ancestor of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
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Quick answer
Joktan's many sons become various Arabian peoples, a side branch from the line of promise.
Overview
Joktan, Peleg's brother, fathers numerous descendants associated with Arabia (Genesis 10:26-29). The Chronicler records this branch before returning to the elect line of Peleg. Listing the wider family shows God's care over all Eber's descendants, even as His covenant purpose runs through one chosen line.
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- Gen 10:26–27And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
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