1 Chronicles 1:11

¹⁰Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.¹¹Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites, ¹²the Pathrusites, the Casluhites (from whom the Philistines came), and the Caphtorites.

Summary

This verse lists the descendants of Mizraim, who was one of the sons of Ham and a grandson of Noah. Mizraim is believed to be the ancestor of the Egyptians. The genealogy presented in this verse serves to trace the lineage of various nations and peoples, highlighting the historical and ancestral connections among different groups. It emphasizes the importance of lineage and heritage in the context of biblical history, showcasing the intricate tapestry of humanity's origins as recorded in the Scriptures.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Ludim, etc. - "The Nivitaei, the Mariotaei, the Libakaei, and the Pentaskenaei." - T.

1 Chronicles 1:11

From Adam to Abraham

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Berean Standard Bible

Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,

American Standard Version (1901)

And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,

Bible in Basic English

And Egypt was the father of the Ludim and the Anamim and the Lehabim and the Naphtuhim

Douay-Rheims 1899

But Mesraim begot Ludim, and Anamim, and Laabim, and Nephtuim,

Free Bible Version

Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites,

Geneva Bible 1599

And Mizraim begate Ludim and Anamim, Lehabim, and Naphtuhim:

King James (Authorized) Version

And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,

Translation for Translators

Mizraim (OR, Egypt) was the ancestor of the Lud people-group, the Anam people-group, the Lehab people-group, the Naphtuh people-group,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Egypt became the ancestor of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites,

Noah Webster Bible

And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,

World English Bible

Mizraim became the father of Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim,

Young's Literal Translation

And Mizraim begat the Ludim, and the Anamim, and the Lehabim, and the Naphtuhim,