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Shem

The eldest son of Noah and ancestor of the Semitic peoples, including Abraham.

Role: Son of Noah
Lived: Primeval age
Belonged to: Genealogy of Jesus

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Family & lineage
BibleSon of Noah and Naamah.
Genesis 5:32
↳ Noah · Naamah

Where in scripture

Genesis1 ChroniclesLuke
Genesis 5:32Genesis 6:10Genesis 7:13Genesis 9:18Genesis 9:23Genesis 9:26Genesis 9:27Genesis 10:1Genesis 10:21Genesis 10:22Genesis 10:31Genesis 11:10Genesis 11:111 Chronicles 1:41 Chronicles 1:171 Chronicles 1:24Luke 3:36

Family

NoahNaamahHamJaphethShemArphaxadElamAsshurLudAram