Joktan was the ancestor 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,
- BSB And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
- NKJV Joktan begot Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
- NASB Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
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Quick answer
Joktan fathered numerous sons, ancestors of various Arabian peoples. His large family branches off from the line of promise.
Overview
Joktan's many descendants are generally associated with peoples of the Arabian Peninsula. While the line of promise runs through his brother Peleg, Joktan's line is recorded to show the full spread of Shem's descendants. The thoroughness of the record reflects God's knowledge of and care for all peoples within His redemptive plan.
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- 1 Chr 1:20–28Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
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