Gen 9:25 | MHM | STEP | v. 25 : Noah curses Canaan, the son of Ham, saying he will be a “servant of servants” to his brothers ( v. 25 ). This curse is not just for Ham’s personal action, but for his son’s descendants. The Canaanites would later be defeated and serve other nations, especially Israel (Josh. ix. 23; Judg. i. 28, 30, 33, 35 ). This teaches that when children follow the bad ways of their parents, the consequences can continue. It also warns that dishonoring parents brings disgrace, and although God’s judgment may take time, it will surely happen.

b Josh.9.23 Judg.1.28 Judg.1.30 Judg.1.33 Judg.1.35

‏ Genesis 9:25

v. 25: Noah curses Canaan, the son of Ham, saying he will be a “servant of servants” to his brothers (v. 25 ^a). This curse is not just for Ham’s personal action, but for his son’s descendants. The Canaanites would later be defeated and serve other nations, especially Israel (Josh. ix. 23; Judg. i. 28, 30, 33, 35 ^b). This teaches that when children follow the bad ways of their parents, the consequences can continue. It also warns that dishonoring parents brings disgrace, and although God’s judgment may take time, it will surely happen.