The sons of Shem (ancestor of the Jews): Elam, Ashur, Arpaczad, Lud, Aram. Aram fathered Uz, Cul, Gether, Mas. Arpaxad fathered Shelach, and Selach fathered Eber (hence “Hebrews”). Eber fathered Peleg and Joktan. Joktan became the father of Almodad, Selef, Asarmaveth, Jerah, Adoram, Uzal, Dikla, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, Jobab. Peleg fathered Reu. Reu begat Serug. Serug fathered Nahor. Nahor became the father of Terah. Terah fathered Abram, Nahor and Haran. Haran fathered Lot.
