Genesis 10:13
What does Genesis 10:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 10:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Genesis 10:13 means
This verse returns to the genealogy of Ham's descendants, specifically listing the offspring of Mizraim (Egypt): Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, and Naphtuhim. These names represent various peoples and tribes associated with ancient Egypt and North Africa. This continues the systematic enumeration of nations originating from Ham, demonstrating the widespread diversification of humanity. It provides direct ancestral links to groups that would interact with Israel throughout its history, thereby establishing key historical relationships.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Mizraim was the father of the Ludim and Anamim and Lehabim and Naphtuhim;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Mitzraim hath begotten the Ludim, and the Anamim, and the Lehabim, and the Naphtuhim,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And Mesraim begot Ludim, and Anamim and Laabim, Nephthuim.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890— And Mizraim begot the Ludim, and the Anamim, and the Lehabim, and the Naphtuhim,
Context
Having completed the distinct narrative section about Nimrod, this verse smoothly transitions back to the genealogical structure, detailing the descendants of Ham's second son, Mizraim. This maintains the chapter's chronological and familial organization, ensuring a comprehensive account of Ham's lineage. This re-establishes the core purpose of the chapter as a 'Table of Nations.'
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 46:9
Go up, ye horses; and rage, ye chariots; and let the mighty men go forth: Cush and Put, that handle the shield; and the Ludim, that handle and bend the bow.
- 1 Chronicles 1:11
And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
- Ezekiel 30:5
Ethiopia, and Put, and Lud, and all the mingled people, and Cub, and the children of the land that is in league, shall fall with them by the sword.
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