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Tribes And Nations
Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 29, 2022 (message contributor)
Genesis 11:10 – Gen. 12:5
Shem (oldest son of Noah, in the lineage of David, Joseph, and Jesus Christ)
We note Shem’s genealogy both in Genesis 10 and here in Genesis 11; why? – Abraham and eventually Israel came from the lineage of Shem; Genesis 11 gives details and sets up Abraham
Shem >>> Eber had twins which divided the clan!
Gen. 10:25 > Joktan >>>>>> Sheba, Ophir, Havilah and Jobab = likely Arab nations
Gen. 11:16 > Peleg >>>>>> Terah > Abram (Abraham) = Jewish Nation
2 years after the flood, Shem at 100 years old (of 500) fathered Arphaxad, then many more!
Arphaxad >>>>>> for many years (you can do the math) >>>>>> Abram!
A couple of notes to ponder:
- It was possible for Noah, Shem, and Abram to be alive on earth at the same time!
- There were 9 generations between Noah and Abram!
- There was a span of at least 500 years!
- Besides the names mentioned (likely other people born between the generations)
What are significant things about these notes? – God allowed the world population to increase in numbers without intervention creating many tribes and nations
v27: Terah had sons Abram, Nahor, and Haran;
Haran was Lot’s father; Haran died in Ur
v29-30: Nahor’s wife had kids BUT Abram’s wife Sarai was barren!
Knowing in future Scriptures Sarai (Sarah) birth Isaac, what’s significant here? – God has a plan and God can directly intervene
v31: Terah took son Abram, grandson Lot, daughter in law Sarai to go to Canaan
Terah was only able to go to a place called Haran.
Looks like Nahor’s family stayed in Ur.
What do we note in Gen. 12:1-4? – Hebrews 11:8-12!
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