# Shem #

## Facts: ##

Shem was one of Noah's three sons, all of whom went with him into the ark during the worldwide flood described in the book of Genesis.

* Shem was the ancestor of Abraham and his descendants.
* The descendants of Shem were known as "Semites"; they spoke "Semitic" languages such as Hebrew and Arabic.
* The Bible indicates that Shem lived nearly 600 years.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Abraham](../other/abraham.md), [Arabia](../other/arabia.md), [ark](../other/ark.md), [flood](../other/flood.md), [Noah](../other/noah.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Genesis 05:32](rc://en/tn/help/gen/05/32)
* [Genesis 06:9-10](rc://en/tn/help/gen/06/09)
* [Genesis 07:13-14](rc://en/tn/help/gen/07/13)
* [Genesis 10:1](rc://en/tn/help/gen/10/01)
* [Genesis 10:30-31](rc://en/tn/help/gen/10/30)
* [Genesis 11:10-11](rc://en/tn/help/gen/11/10)
* [Luke 03:36-38](rc://en/tn/help/luk/03/36)

## Word Data:##

* Strong's: H8035, G4590