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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.

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

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H8035, G4590