1 Chronicles 1:4
1 Chronicles 1:4 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Noah, She, Ham, and Iapheth.
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Noe, Sem, Cham, and Japheth.
Noah’s sons were Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 1:4
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1 Chronicles 1:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נֹ֥חַ
שֵׁ֖ם
חָ֥ם
וָ/יָֽפֶת
נֹ֥חַ
Nôach
H5146
Noah
N-proper
שֵׁ֖ם
Shêm
H8035
Shem
N-proper
חָ֥ם
Châm
H2526
Ham
N-proper
וָ/יָֽפֶת
Yepheth
H3315
Japheth
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 1:4
נֹ֥חַ
Nôach
H5146
"Noah"
N-proper
Noah, the patriarch who built the ark to save his family and two of every kind of animal from the flood, is the namesake of this Hebrew word. He is first mentioned in Genesis 5:29 as the son of Lamech. His story is a crucial part of biblical history.
Definition: A man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.5.29; son of: Lamech (H3929H); father of: Shem (H8035), Ham (H2526) and Japheth (H3315) Also named: Nōe (Νῶε "Noah" G3575) § Noah = "rest" son of Lamech, father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth; builder of the ark which saved his family from the destruction of the world which God sent on the world by the flood; became the new seminal head of mankind because his family were the only survivors of the flood
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Noah. See also: Genesis 5:29; Genesis 8:11; Isaiah 54:9.
שֵׁ֖ם
Shêm
H8035
"Shem"
N-proper
Shem was Noah's eldest son, mentioned in Genesis 5:32, and the ancestor of many Semitic tribes. He had several sons, including Asshur and Aram, and is an important figure in biblical genealogy. Shem's story is part of the early history of humanity.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.5.32; son of: Noah (H5146); brother of: Ham (H2526) and Japheth (H3315); father of: Asshur (H0804H), Elam (H5867C), Arpachshad (H0775), Lud (H3865) and Aram (H0758) Also named: Sēm (Σήμ "Shem" G4590) § Shem = "name" the eldest son of Noah and progenitor of the Semitic tribes
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Sem, Shem. See also: Genesis 5:32; Genesis 10:21; 1 Chronicles 1:24.
חָ֥ם
Châm
H2526
"Ham"
N-proper
Ham was a son of Noah and the name also refers to his descendants or their country, often associated with hot southern lands. This term appears in Genesis 5:32 and 9:18. Ham's story is significant in biblical history.
Definition: § Ham = "hot" southern lands continaing the descendants of Ham
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Ham. See also: Genesis 5:32; Genesis 10:20; Psalms 78:51.
וָ/יָֽפֶת
Yepheth
H3315
"Japheth"
Conj | N-proper
Japheth was a son of Noah and the ancestor of many nations, including those living in the Mediterranean region. His name means 'opened' and he's mentioned in Genesis as one of Noah's three sons. Japheth's descendants spread out after the flood.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.5.32; son of: Noah (H5146); brother of: Shem (H8035) and Ham (H2526); father of: Gomer (H1586), Magog (H4031), Madai (H4074), Javan (H3120), Tubal (H8422), Meshech (H4902) and Tiras (H8494) § Japheth = "opened" the 3rd son of Noah whose descendants after the flood settled on the coastal lands of the Mediterranean spreading north into Europe and parts of Asia
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Japheth. See also: Genesis 5:32; Genesis 9:27; 1 Chronicles 1:5.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 1:4
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 1:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 1:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:4
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:4
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 1:4
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 1:4
Context — From Adam to Abraham
Cross References
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| 1 | Genesis 5:32 | After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. |
| 2 | Genesis 9:18 | The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. |
| 3 | Luke 17:26 | Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man: |
| 4 | Luke 3:36 | the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, |
| 5 | Genesis 6:8–10 | Noah, however, found favor in the eyes of the LORD. This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God. And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. |
| 6 | Matthew 24:37–38 | As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. |
| 7 | 2 Peter 2:5 | if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; |
| 8 | Genesis 9:29 | So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died. |
| 9 | Genesis 7:1 | Then the LORD said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and all your family, because I have found you righteous in this generation. |
| 10 | Isaiah 54:9–10 | “For to Me this is like the days of Noah, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth. So I have sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. |
1 Chronicles 1:4 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 1:4, simply lists the three sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who were the beginning of a new humanity after the flood. Just like how Noah's sons started new families, we can start anew with God, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Isaiah 43:18-19. The fact that these sons are mentioned by name shows that God cares about each person and their unique role in His plan. By understanding our place in God's family, we can find our purpose and live out our faith, as encouraged in Ephesians 2:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the sons of Noah listed in this verse?
The sons of Noah are listed in 1 Chronicles 1:4 to establish the genealogical line from Adam to the people of Israel, as seen in Genesis 9:18-19 and Genesis 10:1, which highlights the importance of their descendants in biblical history.
What is the significance of Shem, Ham, and Japheth?
Shem, Ham, and Japheth are significant because they are the three sons of Noah who repopulated the earth after the flood, as described in Genesis 7:1 and Genesis 9:1, and their descendants are the ancestors of many nations.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger genealogy that connects the creation story in Genesis 1:1 to the history of the Israelites, demonstrating God's sovereignty over all nations and His plan to redeem humanity, as seen in Romans 11:13-24 and Revelation 7:9.
What can we learn from the simplicity of this verse?
The simplicity of 1 Chronicles 1:4 reminds us that even in the most basic statements, God is revealing His plan and purpose for humanity, and we can learn to trust in His providence and care, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- As you reflect on the sons of Noah, consider how their actions and decisions impacted future generations - what can you learn from their examples?
- How does knowing that you are part of a larger family, descended from Noah, affect your sense of identity and purpose?
- In what ways can you, like Shem, Ham, and Japheth, be a part of God's plan to redeem and restore the world around you?
- What does this verse teach you about the importance of family and legacy, and how can you apply these lessons in your own life?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 1:4
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 1:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 1:4
Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. The three sons of this patriarch are enumerated, partly because they were the founders of the new world, and partly because the fulfillment
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:4
Formerly he mentions only one son, but here he names and treats of Noah’ s three sons, partly because they were all the founders of the new world, and partly because the accomplishment of Noah’ s famous prophecy, , could not otherwise appear, but by the account of their several posterities.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:4
1 Chronicles 1:4 Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.Ver. 4. Shem, Ham, Japheth.] Of these three, Shem is supposed to have peopled the east, Ham the south, Japheth the north.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:4
(4) Shem, Ham, and Japheth.—There is no doubt that Ham means black, or sunburnt, and Japheth (Heb., Yepheth) is probably the fair-skinned. Shem has been compared with an Assyrian word meaning brownish (sa’mu). Thus the three names appear to allude to differences of racial complexion. 1 Chronicles 1:5-23 are an abridgment of Genesis 10. The proper names represent, not persons, but peoples and countries. By adding them all together, the old Jewish interpreters made a total of seventy nations for the world. The list is a classified summary of the ethnical and geographical knowledge of Hebrew antiquity.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 1:4
Ch. 1. The Genealogies of the Peoples 1–4. A Genealogy from Adam to the Sons of Noah The history proper does not begin till the death of Saul, but the historian acts in accordance with Eastern custom in connecting his history with the remote past by means of genealogies. This first genealogy is taken from Genesis 5:3-32. The extremely concise form in which it is given is instructive as shewing how far the Chronicler could go in abbreviating his authorities.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 1:4
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(Genesis) Genesis 9:18-29 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the aftermath of the flood and the descendants of Noah. He emphasizes that the idea that the curse of Ham is upon the dark races is absurd and |
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God of the Nations - Part 2 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's rule over his creation throughout redemption history. He refers to biblical events such as the flood an |
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(Genesis) 19 - the Prophecy of Noah and the Race Question by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the parallels between the stories of Adam, Noah, and Canaan in relation to the fall of humanity and the promise of salvation. The prophecy is |
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The Records of Jesus' Ancestors Matthew 1:1-17 Luke 3:23-38 by David Servant | David Servant preaches about the significance of the two lists of Jesus' ancestors in Matthew and Luke, explaining the differences in ancestry through Joseph and Mary, tracing back |
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As in the Days of Noah & Lot by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not relying on our feelings but on the witness of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He references John Wesley's preaching on R |
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The Days of Noah (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher expresses concern about the state of the world and the lack of compassion shown towards those in need. He references a news report about the contras an |
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The End Times (Luke 17-26) - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker highlights the excessive focus on entertainment and pleasure in today's society. He emphasizes the negative impact of television, which he believes is d |