Genesis 10:22
The children of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram.
Cross-references
Genesis 11:10 continues Shem's genealogy, directly building on the list of his sons in Genesis 10:22.
Genesis 9:26 records Noah's blessing on Shem; here the listing of Shem's sons begins the line that receives that blessing.
Genesis 14:1-9 mentions Elam as a kingdom, showing the nation descended from Shem's son Elam listed here.
Acts 2:9 mentions Elamites among Pentecost witnesses, showing Elam's diaspora presence in the NT era.
Jeremiah 49:34-39 is a full oracle against Elam, expanding on the nation's fate from its origin in Shem's line.
1 Chronicles 1:17-27 lists the same sons of Shem and continues the genealogy to Abraham, an expanded parallel account.
In Luke 3:36, Arphaxad appears in Jesus' genealogy — directly linking the Genesis lineage to the Messiah's ancestry.
In Ezra 4:9, the Elamites are listed among those who wrote to Artaxerxes — showing Elam's later historical identity as a people.
Isaiah 11:11 lists Elam among lands where Israel's remnant will be recovered, showing Elam's later role in prophecy.
Isaiah 21:2 summons Elam to besiege Babylon, revealing Elam as a military power in prophecy.
Isaiah 22:6 portrays Elam as archers in a vision, highlighting Elam's martial reputation.
Isaiah 66:19 names Lud (Shem's son) as a distant nation receiving God's glory, linking to the table of nations.
Jeremiah 25:25 includes Elam's king among those who must drink God's wrath, showing Elam's accountability.
2 Kings 15:19 mentions Assyria's king Pul; Assyria is descended from Shem's son Asshur listed here.
In Ezekiel 23:7, Assyria (Ashur) is referenced as an object of Israel's idolatry — connecting the son of Shem to the nation.
In Ezekiel 27:10, Lud appears among Tyre's mercenaries — showing Lud's role in international trade and warfare.
In Ezekiel 27:16, Syria (Aram) trades with Tyre — providing historical context for the descendants of Aram.
In Ezekiel 27:23, Asshur (Ashur) is listed among Tyre's trading partners — connecting the genealogical name to a historical nation.
In Ezekiel 32:24, Elam is depicted as a defeated nation in the underworld — showing the prophetic fate of Elam's descendants.
In Daniel 8:2, the vision occurs in Susa, in the province of Elam — locating Elam geographically in later history.
Numbers 23:7 has Balaam brought from Aram, a region descended from Shem's son Aram, showing his homeland.