Genesis 11:10

These are the generations of Shem: Shem was an hundred years old, and begat Arphaxad two years after the flood:

Cross-references

Genesis 11:27 Historical context

In Genesis 11:27, the genealogy continues from Shem to Terah — a direct sequel to 11:10.

In Genesis 10:21, Shem is introduced as father of Eber — parallel genealogy to 11:10.

In Genesis 10:22, Shem's sons are listed, including Arpachshad — same detail as 11:10.

Genesis 2:4 Parallel

Genesis 2:4 uses the same 'these are the generations' formula, marking a new section as here for Shem's line.

1 Chronicles 1:17-27 repeats Shem's genealogy from Arpachshad to Abraham, confirming the same lineage after the flood.

Luke 3:34-36 traces Jesus' lineage back through Shem, echoing the same patriarchal line from Genesis 11:10.

1 Chronicles 1:24 lists Shem as the starting point of the post-flood genealogy, directly paralleling the beginning of Shem's line here.

Luke 3:36 Parallel

Luke 3:36 includes Shem in Jesus' genealogy, confirming his place as a patriarch after the flood.