Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,
Parallel translations
- WEB Mizraim became the father of Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim,
- KJV And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
- NKJV Mizraim begot Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim,
- NASB Mizraim fathered Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim,
- NLT Mizraim was the ancestor of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites,
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Quick answer
Mizraim (Egypt) fathered several peoples, branches of the Hamite line. The genealogy traces nations connected with Egypt.
Overview
Mizraim, the ancestor associated with Egypt, gives rise to several peoples named here. Egypt becomes a major nation in Israel's history, both as a place of refuge and of bondage. The unfolding record keeps the nations in view, all of whom are embraced by God's purpose to bless the world through Abraham's offspring, Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- 1 Chr 1:11–12Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,
- Jer 46:9Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth—Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow.
- Ezek 30:5Cush, Put, and Lud, and all the various peoples, as well as Libya and the men of the covenant land, will fall with Egypt by the sword.
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