1 Chronicles 1:11 — Word Study
WLCוּמִצְרַ֡יִם יָלַ֞ד אֶת־ לוּדִ֧ים וְאֶת־ עֲנָמִ֛ים וְאֶת־ לְהָבִ֖ים וְאֶת־ נַפְתֻּחִֽים׃
BSA◂MizraimMitsrayim [Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa] was the father ofyâlad■ [to beget, give birth to] the LuditesLûwdîy [Lydians, descendants of Lud] the AnamitesʻĂnâmîym [a tribe of Egyptians, meaning affliction of the waters] the LehabitesLᵉhâbîym [a tribe descended from Mizraim, meaning flame or blade] the NaphtuhitesNaphtuchîym [an Egyptian tribe, possibly related to Lower Egypt]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּמִצְרַ֡יִם | and Mizraim | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| יָלַ֞ד | he fathered | Verb, Qal, perfect third person masculine singular |
| אֶת־ | the object marker | Particle |
| לוּדִ֧ים | [the] Ludites | Noun proper |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| עֲנָמִ֛ים | [the] Anamites | Noun gentilic, masculine plural absolute |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| לְהָבִ֖ים | [the] Lehabites | Noun proper masculine |
| וְאֶת־ | and the object marker | Conjunction, particle |
| נַפְתֻּחִֽים׃ | [the] Naphtuhites | Noun proper |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites, |
| KJV | And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim, |
| ASV | And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim, |
| YLT | And Mizraim begat the Ludim, and the Anamim, and the Lehabim, and the Naphtuhim, |
| WEB | Mizraim became the father of Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim, |
| BBE | And Egypt was the father of the Ludim and the Anamim and the Lehabim and the Naphtuhim |
All translations agree on the meaning of יָלַד — see How Translations Differ.
One main clause followed by a series of noun phrases listing the tribes, indicating the structure of the genealogical record.
4 commentators on this verse
Jamieson, Ellicott, AdamClarke, Cambridge & more — read them ›
clause
subjectמִצְרַיִם
verbיָלַד
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 1:11
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Context — The Descendants of Mizraimgenerated
1 Chronicles 1:11 presents Mizraim as a significant figure in the genealogical history, emphasizing his role as the father of various tribes that emerged from Egypt. This verse is part of a larger genealogical framework that connects the descendants of Noah through his sons, highlighting the spread of nations and their origins, as seen in Genesis 10:13–14.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 10:13–14 | Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 1 reference, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יָלַד, ya.Ladgenerated
The verb יָלַד (*yalad*) means to bear or give birth, indicating the act of procreation. It is used in contexts relating to lineage and family, emphasizing the continuation of a family line.
In this verse, it signifies Mizraim's role as a patriarch, establishing his descendants and their identities as tribes within the broader narrative of the biblical genealogies.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
All translations agree on the meaning of יָלַד as 'fathered' or 'begat', reflecting Mizraim's role in the lineage of the tribes mentioned.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb יָלַד, he fathered, governs the entire clause, with multiple noun phrases following it that identify the tribes descended from Mizraim.
The structure emphasizes Mizraim's role as the subject, with the tribes listed as the direct objects, showcasing the genealogical relationships.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint does not provide a direct translation for this verse, but it reflects the same genealogical concerns as the Hebrew text, maintaining the focus on the descendants of Mizraim.
This absence highlights the continuity of the genealogical tradition across both texts, even if the Greek translation does not match word for word.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 1:11 tells us that Mizraim was the father of several tribes, including the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, and Naphtuhites. This verse is part of a genealogy that traces the descendants of Noah and highlights the origins of various nations.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The Ludites are descendants of Lud, a son of Shem, and are mentioned as one of the tribes descended from Mizraim.
The Anamites are a tribe of Egyptians, and their name is thought to mean 'affliction of the waters'.
Mizraim is significant as he represents the lineage of Egypt, which plays a crucial role in biblical history.
Yes, the Naphtuhites are associated with Lower Egypt and are mentioned alongside other tribes of Mizraim.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can we learn about the importance of lineage from Mizraim's descendants?
- How do the tribes mentioned in this verse contribute to our understanding of ancient Egypt?
- In what ways do genealogies in the Bible help us connect with historical events?
- What significance do names have in the context of biblical genealogies?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators reference this genealogy to discuss the significance of Mizraim and his descendants in the biblical narrative.
This prophecy partly relates to Solomon: but much more to Christ, who is called the son of David in Scripture, and who is the builder of the true temple, which is the Church, his everlasting kingdom, which shall never fail.Early Church Fathers on 1 Chronicles 1 →
With the exception of the Laabim, from whom the Libyans were later given their name (they were at first called Phuthaei), and the Chasloim, who were later called Philistines (in debased form we speak of them as Palestinians),Early Church Fathers on 1 Chronicles 1 →
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 1:11 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 1 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English ReadersTHE SONS OF HAM, THE DARK-SKINNED OR SWARTHY (1 Chronicles 1:8-16). (8) Cush.—The Greek Meroλ, Assyrian Miluhha, or Kϋsu, south of Egypt, in our Bibles often called Ethiopia (Isaiah 19:1). The Arabic gives Habesh, i.e., Ethiopia. Mizraim.—The common Hebrew name of Egypt: strictly, “the two Miηrs”—i.e., Upper and Lower Egypt. But the name should rather be spelt Mizrim—the Egyptians; the form Mizraim being probably a mere fancy of the Jewish punctuators. The Assyrians wrote Muηum, Muηru, Muηur. The Inscription of Darius has Miηir. Maητr was the name of the wall which protected Egypt on the north-east. Hence it gave its name to the whole of Lower Egypt.—Cush and Muηur are coupled together in…
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 1 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 11. Ludim, &c.] "The Nivitaei, the Mariotaei, the Libakaei, and the Pentaskenaei." - T.
Read AdamClarke on 1 Chronicles 1 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges11. Ludim] reckoned in Jeremiah 46:9 and Ezekiel 30:5 (R.V. “Lud”) among the auxiliary troops of Egypt; they are no doubt the Lydians. Gyges of Lydia in the seventh century b.c. helped to make Egypt independent by sending forces to help Psammetichus; and Lydians were permanently retained in the bodyguard of the Egyptian king. See also 1 Chronicles 1:17, note on Lud. Of the Anamim, Lehabim, and Naphtuhim, nothing is certainly known.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 1 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,
Mizraim became the father of Ludim, Anamim, Lehabim, Naphtuhim,
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites,
Tyndale line
And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim,
And Mizraim begate Ludim and Anamim, Lehabim, and Naphtuhim:
Strictly literal
— And Mizraim begot the Ludim, and the Anamim, and the Lehabim, and the Naphtuhim,
And Mizraim begat the Ludim, and the Anamim, and the Lehabim, and the Naphtuhim,
And Mizraim begot the Ludim, and the Anamim, and the Lehabim, and the Naphtuhim,
And Mizrayim begat the Ludim, and there the 'Anamim, and the Lehabim, and the Naphtuchim,
Egypt became the ancestor of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites,
From the Latin
But Mesraim begot Ludim, and Anamim, and Laabim, and Nephtuim,
Simplified
Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites,
And Egypt was the father of the Ludim and the Anamim and the Lehabim and the Naphtuhim
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text lists Mizraim as the father of the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, and Naphtuhites, while the Septuagint aligns closely with this account, though it lacks a direct translation for the specific names.
וּמִצְרַ֡יִם יָלַ֞ד אֶת־ לוּדִ֧ים וְאֶת־ עֲנָמִ֛ים וְאֶת־ לְהָבִ֖ים וְאֶת־ נַפְתֻּחִֽים׃
6 of the 10 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 1:11
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Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
מִצְרַ֫יִם (mitsrayim) refers to Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa known for the Nile River. The term can denote both the land and its inhabitants, the Egyptians. It is derived from a dual form suggesting Upper and Lower Egypt, and is linked to the biblical figure Mizraim, a son of Ham. The lexicons note its significance in the context of the table of nations.
מִצְרַ֫יִם 681 n.pr.terr. et gent. Egypt, Egyptians
of land, Egypt
combinations
of people:
in table of nations, personif. as second son of Ham
= Egypt (as a people), Egyptians
base
H4714 מִצְרַ֫יִם Egypt, Egyptians . . of land, Egypt
. combinations
. of people: . in table of nations, personif. as second son of Ham
. = Egypt (as a people), Egyptians
4714 Mitsrayim mits-rah'-yim
dual of 4693; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt:--Egypt,
Egyptians, Mizraim.
see HEBREW for 04693
מִצְרַ֫יִם (mits.ra.yim) — Egypt.
§ Egypt = "land of the Copts"
a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows
Egyptians = "double straits"
מִצְרַ֫יִם (mits.ra.yim) — Egypt.
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.6;
son of: Ham (H2526);
brother of: Canaan (H3667), Cush (H3568) and Put (H6316);
father of: Ludim (H3866), Anamim (H6047), Lehabim (H3853), Naphtuhim (H5320), Pathrusim (H6625), Casluhim (H3695) and Caphtorim (H3732)
§ Egypt = "land of the Copts"
1) a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows
Egyptians = "double straits"
adj
2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
מִצְרַ֫יִם (mits.ra.yim) — (Sea of) Egypt.
§ Egypt = "land of the Copts"
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
miz'-ra-im (mitsrayim):
(1) A son of Ham, and ancestor of various peoples, Ludim, Anamim, etc. (Ge 10:6,13; 1Ch 1:8,11).
See TABLE OF NATIONS.
(2) The name of Egypt.
See EGYPT.
The land of Ham.--cham, was another name for the land of Egypt. It occurs only in Ps 105:23,17; 106:22; Ps 78:51 probably refers to the land of Ham, though it may refer to the children of Ham. The origin and significance of this name are involved in much obscurity. Two improbable etymologies and one probable etymology for Ham as a name of Egypt have been proposed, and the improbable ones very much urged:
Mizraim
The dual form of matzor, meaning a “mound” or “fortress,” the name of a people descended from Ham (Gen. 10:6, 13; 1 Chr. 1:8, 11). It was the name generally given by the Hebrews to the land of Egypt (q.v.), and may denote the two Egypts, the Upper and the Lower. The modern Arabic name for Egypt is Muzr.
A son of Ham, and father of various African races, Ge 10:6, but particularly of the Egyptians, to whom his name was given. Mizraim is also the Hebrew word for Egypt in the Bible, and this country is still called Misr in Arabic.
tribulations
The Hebrew word יָלַד (*yalad*) means to bear, bring forth, or beget, and it encompasses various forms of childbirth and lineage declaration. It can refer to both the act of giving birth and the role of a midwife. The entries also note its use in contexts of distress and wicked behavior, as well as in reference to birthdays.
יָלַד 497 vb. bear, bring forth, beget
Qal
bear, bring forth
less often beget
of both parents
Niph. be born
Pi. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
Pu. be born
Hiph.
beget (a father a child)
bear
Hoph. day of one's being born = birthday
Hithp. declared their pedigree
base
H3205 יָלַד bear, bring forth, beget .. bear, bring forth
. less often beget
. of both parents
. be born
. cause (or help) to bring forth, viz., assist or tend as midwife
. be born
. . beget (a father a child)
. bear
. day of one's being born = birthday
. declared their pedigree
3205 yalad yaw-lad'
a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget;
medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show
lineage:--bear, beget, birth((-day)), born, (make to) bring
forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be
delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch,
labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be
the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman).
יָלַד (ya.lad) — to beget.
1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to bear, bring forth
1a1a) of child birth
1a1b) of distress (simile)
1a1c) of wicked (behaviour)
1a2) to beget
1b) (Niphal) to be born
1c) (Piel)
1c1) to cause or help to bring forth
1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife
1c3) midwife (participle)
1d) (Pual) to be born
1e) (Hiphil)
1e1) to beget (a child)
1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity)
1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive)
1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
V-Qal-Perf-3ms — Verb · Qal · perfect third person masculine singularHVqp3ms
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
לוּד (Lud) refers to a people known as the Ludim or Lydians, likely from Northeast Africa. The term is derived from the name of Lud, a descendant of Shem, first mentioned in Genesis 10. The entries suggest that Ludim may mean 'to the firebrands: travailings,' but there is no significant disagreement among the lexicons.
לוּד, לוּדִים n.pr.m. et gent.
Lud, Lydia
appar. a people in NE. Africa
base
H3866 לוּד, לוּדִים . Lud, Lydia
. appar. a people in NE. Africa
3866 Luwdiy loo-dee'
or Luwdiyiy {loo-dee-ee'}; patrial from 3865; a Ludite or
inhabitants of Lud (only in plural):--Ludim. Lydians.
see HEBREW for 03865
לוּדִי (lu.di) — Ludite.
Someone descended from Egypt (H4714), first mentioned at Gen.10.13; along with Anamim (H6047), Lehabim (H3853), Naphtuhim (H5320), Pathrusim (H6625), Casluhim (H3695) and Caphtorim (H3732)
§ Ludim or Lydians = "to the firebrands: travailings"
the descendants of Lud the son of Shem
לוּדִי (lu.di) — Lydian.
Someone descended from Lud, a man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.22;
son of: Shem (H8035);
brother of: Asshur (H0804H), Elam (H5867C), Arpachshad (H0775) and Aram (H0758)
Group of lud (לוּד "Lud" H3865)
§ Ludim or Lydians = "to the firebrands: travailings"
the descendants of Lud the son of Shem
N-proper — Noun properHNpl
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
עֲנָמִים (Anamim) refers to a group of people descended from Anam, a son of Mizraim (Egypt). The term is associated with Egypt and is mentioned in Genesis 10:13. It is suggested that the name may mean 'affliction of the waters.' The entries indicate that Anamim are part of a larger list of Egyptian tribes.
עֲנָמִים n.pr.gent. in (or near) Egypt
base
H6047 עֲנָמִים in (or near) Egypt
6047 `Anamim an-aw-meem'
as if plural of some Egyptian word; Anamim, a son of Mizraim
and his descendants, with their country:--Anamim.
עֲנָמִים (a.na.mim) — Anamim.
People descended from Anam(?) of the Egyptians, first mentioned at Gen.10.13; descended from Egypt (H4714); along with Ludim (H3866), Lehabim (H3853), Naphtuhim (H5320), Pathrusim (H6625), Casluhim (H3695) and Caphtorim (H3732)
§ Anamim = "affliction of the waters"
a tribe of Egyptians
N-proper — Noun gentilic · masculine plural absoluteHNgmpa
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
לְהָבִים (lehabim) refers to the Lehabim, a group of people descended from Mizraim, mentioned in Genesis 10:13. The term also means 'flames' and is the plural form of לְהָבָה (lehaba). There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meaning or usage.
לְהָבִים n.pr.gent.
base
H3853 לְהָבִים
3853 Lhabiym leh-haw-beem'
plural of 3851; flames; Lehabim, a son of Mizrain, and his
descendants:--Lehabim.
see HEBREW for 03851
לְהָבִים (le.ha.vim) — Lehabim.
People descended from Egypt (H4714), first mentioned at Gen.10.13; along with Ludim (H3866), Anamim (H6047), Naphtuhim (H5320), Pathrusim (H6625), Casluhim (H3695) and Caphtorim (H3732)
§ Lehabim = "flames"
an Egyptian tribe descended from Mizraim
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HC/To — Conjunction · particleHC/To
The Hebrew word נַפְתֻּחִים (*Naphtuchiym*) refers to a group associated with Egypt, specifically identified as a tribe or people descended from the Egyptians. It is mentioned in Genesis 10:13 and is linked to the concept of 'openings,' possibly indicating a geographical reference to Lower Egypt. The entries suggest that the term is of foreign origin and may denote a plural form.
נַפְתֻּחִים n.pr.loc. the northern land, i.e. Lower Egypt
base
H5320 נַפְתֻּחִים the northern land, i.e. Lower Egypt
5320 Naphtuchiym naf-too-kheem
plural of foreign origin, Naphtuchim, an Egyptian
tribe:--Naptuhim.
נַפְתֻּחִים (naph.tu.chim) — Naphtuhim.
People descended from Naphtuh(?) of the Egyptians, first mentioned at Gen.10.13; descended from Egypt (H4714); along with Ludim (H3866), Anamim (H6047), Lehabim (H3853), Pathrusim (H6625), Casluhim (H3695) and Caphtorim (H3732)
§ Naphtuhim = "openings"
an unclear reference to Egypt; perhaps Lower Egypt
N-proper — Noun properHNpl