Genesis 10-11:10-32   – Bible Study Questions

Genealogies of Noah's Sons (Genesis 10-11:10-32)

"Now these are the records of the generations of Shem, Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah; and sons were born to them after the flood. The sons of Japheth were Gomer and Magog and Madai and Javan and Tubal and Meshech and Tiras. And the sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz and Riphath and Togarmah. And the sons of Javan were Elishah and Tarshish, Kittim and Dodanim. From these the coastlands of the nations were separated into their lands, every one according to his language, according to their families, into their nations. And the sons of Ham were Cush and Mizraim and Put and Canaan. And the sons of Cush were Seba and Havilah and Sabtah and Raamah and Sabteca; and the sons of Raamah were Sheba and Dedan." Genesis 10:1-7, NASB.

"These are the records of the generations of Shem. Shem was one hundred years old, and became the father of Arpachshad two years after the flood; and Shem lived five hundred years after he became the father of Arpachshad, and he had other sons and daughters." Genesis 11:10, 11, NASB.

1. Skim Genesis 10. What is being introduced and discussed?
   
   
2. How does Genesis 11:10-32 compare to Genesis 10?
   
   
3. What is common between Genesis 10:1 and 11:10? Also compare Genesis 2:4. Genesis Outline Section C.
   
   
4. Of whom is Genesis 10 written? Be specific. See Genesis 10:1.
   
   
5. Where does the description of each son begin in Genesis 10? Put down the actual verse numbers.
   
   
6. What order are the sons of Noah introduced in Genesis 10. How does it compare to Genesis 10:1? Why might it be different? (Please note the scriptures do not clearly identify their birth order).
   
   
7. Genesis 11 gives a careful line of descendants of Shem. Whose descendants are not spoken of? (How does this compare with Genesis 10.) Share you insights on why the scriptures might be designed this way.
   
   
8. Look carefully at the chart of the descendants of Noah and see where they were dispersed into the world (Page 3 of this article). Share any insights.
   
   
9. Look at the genealogical chart of Genesis 11:10-32. When was the flood?
   
   
10. Carefully read Genesis 10:6-11. Do you recognize any names or places? Compare with the ancient Mesopotamia cultures. (See page 4 of this article).

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