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Genesis 10:28

What does Genesis 10:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 10:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Genesis 10:28 means

This verse further lists Joktan's sons: Obal, Abimael, and Sheba. The name Sheba is particularly notable, frequently appearing in later biblical accounts in connection with wealth and distant lands. This continued listing of descendants demonstrates the rich and varied origins of nations descended from Joktan, highlighting the diverse groups that arose from Shem's lineage. It provides additional anchors for historical and geographical understanding in the ancient world.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Obal and Abimael and Sheba

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Ebal, and Abimael, Saba,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and Obal, and Abimael, and Sheba,

Context

This verse continues the lengthy list of Joktan's sons, adding more names to this extensive branch of Shem's family. It follows the consistent pattern of detailed genealogical record-keeping within the chapter. This progression ensures that all known significant groups descending from Joktan are accounted for before the list is concluded.

v.27and Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah,

v.28This passage

v.29and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 25:3

    And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.

  • 1 Chronicles 1:20

    And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

  • 1 Kings 10:1

    And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of Jehovah, she came to prove him with hard questions.

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