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Shem

Facts:

Shem was one of Noah's three sons who 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 are known as "Semites" who speak "Semitic" languages such as Hebrew and Arabic.
• The Bible records the length of Shem's life to be nearly 600 years.

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(See also: Abraham, Arabia, ark, flood, Noah)

Bible References:

• Genesis 05:32
• Genesis 06:9-10
• Genesis 07:13-14
• Genesis 10:1
• Genesis 10:30-31
• Genesis 11:10-11
• Luke 03:36-38