Gen 10:21 | TNotes | STEP | 10:21 Shem, the older brother of Japheth, was the father of the Semitic peoples. The descendants listed represent countries east of Israel (modern Iraq, Iran, and Syria). The narrator lists these locations within Mesopotamia since Abram, the father of Israel, originated from this area (see 11:27-32 ). • Eber receives special attention because of his connection with Abram (see study note on 10:24).

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‏ Genesis 10:21

10:21 ^a Shem, the older brother of Japheth, was the father of the Semitic peoples. The descendants listed represent countries east of Israel (modern Iraq, Iran, and Syria). The narrator lists these locations within Mesopotamia since Abram, the father of Israel, originated from this area (see 11:27-32 ^b).

• Eber receives special attention because of his connection with Abram (see study note on 10:24).