Mizraim fathered Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim,
Parallel translations
- WEB Mizraim became the father of Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim,
- KJV And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
- BSB Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,
- NKJV Mizraim begot 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 became the father of Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim,
- Jer 46:9Go up, you horses; and rage, you chariots! Let the mighty men go out: Cush and Put, who handle the shield; and the Ludim, who handle and bend the bow.
- Ezek 30:5Ethiopia, and Put, and Lud, and all the mixed people, and Cub, and the children of the land that is allied with them, shall fall with them by the sword.
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