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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)

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