Elam (Genesis 10:22)

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Elam was a son of Shem and brother to Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram, living during the time of the patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 10:22.

About Elam (Genesis 10:22)

1. Firstborn son of Shem and a grandson of Noah (Gn 10:22; 1 Chr 1:17).

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Elam was a region of land that was about the same size as the country of Denmark. The Elamites were the people who lived in Elam. Elam was in southwest Asia, located east of...

Family Relationships

Parents
Shem
Half-siblings 4
Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, Aram
Nieces & Nephews 5
Cainan, Uz, Hul, Gether, Mash
Uncles 2
Ham, Japheth
Cousins 11
Canaan (Son of Ham), Cush, Egypt, Put, Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech (Genesis 10:2), Tiras

Key References

Genesis 10:22

The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.

1 Chronicles 1:17

The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.

All Scripture References (2)

Genesis (1)
Genesis 10:22

The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:17

The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.