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−	~~[[Home]] > [[The Old Testament]] > [[Genesis]] > [[Genesis 1-11 \|Genesis 1-11b]] > [[Gen 11:10-26 \| Chapter 11b / Verses 11:10-26]] <br>~~
−	[[Genesis 10 \| Previous page: Chapter 10-11a]]                              [[Genesis 11-25 \| Next Page: Chapters 11c-25a]]

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−	~~== Summary ==~~
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−	~~''This section should be very brief. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →''~~
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−	~~'''Relationship to Genesis 1-11b.''' The relationship of Chapter 11b to the rest of the Adam-Noah cycle is discussed at [[Genesis 1-11 \| Genesis 1-11b]].~~
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−	~~'''Outline.''' An outline of the complete book of Genesis, including Chapter 11b, is found at [[Genesis#Outline and page map \|Genesis: Outline and page map]].~~
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−	~~'''Story.''' Chapter 11b relates the genealogy of the birthright line for ten generations from Noah to Abraham.~~
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−	~~'''Message.''' Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Chapter 11b include:~~
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−	~~=== [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10-26?lang=eng#9 Genesis 11:10-26]: Birthright genealogy from Noah to Abraham ===~~
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−	* '''Parallels between Noah and Abraham.''' The similarities between the two birthright genealogies in [[Genesis 5]] and Genesis 11 are widely recognized. The first one ends in the tenth generation with Noah, the father of the new, post-diluvian humanity. The sceond one here ends in the twentieth generation with Abraham, the founder of the Israelite microcosm, which parallels the macrocosm of all mankind."
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−	* '''Dates.''' This discussion of the time from Noah to Abraham can be seen as a continuation of the [[Gen 5:1#dates \| discussion of Genesis 5-6a]] regarding the ten generations from Adam to Noah. Here Genesis 11a covers about 500 years of history between the flood and the birth of Abraham. This period corresponds roughly to 2,500 BC to 2,000 BC. However, uncertainties regarding the length of the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt and the length of the period of the judges have prevented any broad consensus regarding the exact dates of events prior to King Saul. For a detailed discussion of those uncertainties, see the first several footnotes at [[Old Testament: Historical Overview \|Historical Overview of the Old Testament]]. The dates below therefore count time forward from the fall of Adam and Eve according to the information provided in Genesis. See the [[Moses#timeline-changes \| discussion of Moses]] for changes to the dates on this page that are made in the Joseph Smith Translation.
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−	* '''Noah (Generation 10).''' Noah was born in 1056 when his father Lamech was age 182. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/5.28-29?lang=eng#27 Gen 5:28-29]). Ordained by Methuselah at age 10 in 1066. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/107.52?lang=eng#51 D&C 107:52]). Flood at age 600 in 1656. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/7.6?lang=eng#5 Gen 7:6]). Died at age 950 in 2006. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/9.29?lang=eng#28 Gen 9:29]).
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−	* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10-11?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10-11]: Shem (11).''' Shem was born in 1558 when his father Noah was age 502. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/5.32?lang=eng#31 Gen 5:32]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]). Flood at age 98 in 1656. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]). Died at age 600 in 2158. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/9.29?lang=eng#28 Gen 9:29]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]).
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−	:* '''Birth years of Noah's three sons.''' Genesis states that Noah's three sons were born when Noah was age 500 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/5.32?lang=eng#31 Gen 5:32]), and that the flood occurred 100 years later when Noah was age 600 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/7.6?lang=eng#5 Gen 7:6]). However, Genesis also states that Shem's son Arphaxad was born two years after the flood when Shem was age 100 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]), which can only be true if Shem was born when Noah was age 502 rather than age 500, so that Shem was age 98 rather than age 100 during the flood. This contradiction can be resolved by treating Noah's three sons not as triplets but rather as all being born close to each other in time when Noah was about age 500, with Shem in particular being born when Noah was age 502. That approach is followed in calculating all dates on this page.
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−	:: The Joseph Smith Translation resolves this contradiction by stating that Shem was born 108 years before the flood, that Arphaxad was born 2 years after the flood when Shem was age 110, and that Shem lived for 500 years after the flood to age 610, ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/pgp/moses/8.12?lang=eng#11 Moses 8:12]; Gen 11:10 JST<ref>Wayment, ''The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the Old Testament'', p. 61.</ref>; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.11?lang=eng#10 Gen 11:11]).
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−	* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10-13?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10-13]: Arphaxad (12).''' Arphaxad was born in 1658 two years after the flood when when his father Shem was age 100. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]). Died at age 438 in 2096. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.13?lang=eng#12 Gen 11:13]).
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−	* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.12-15?lang=eng#11 Gen 11:12-15]: Salah (13).''' Salah was born in 1693 when his father Arphaxad was age 35. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.12?lang=eng#11 Gen 11:12]). Died at age 433 in 2126. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.15?lang=eng#14 Gen 11:15]).
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−	* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.14-17?lang=eng#13 Gen 11:14-17]: Eber (14).''' Eber was born in 1723 when his father Salah was age 30. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.14?lang=eng#13 Gen 11:14]). Died at age 464 in 2187. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.17?lang=eng#15 Gen 11:17]).
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−	:* '''Eber's prominence.''' Since the number seven is often used in the Bible to symbolize completeness or perfection, and since the birthright son in Generation 7 was Enoch who walked with God ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/5.22?lang=eng#21 Gen 5:22]), attention is naturally drawn to Eber, the birthright son in Generation 14. We are not told much in Genesis about either Enoch or Eber. But Shem, the great high priest ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/138.41?lang=eng#40 D&C 138:41]), is described in [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/10.21?lang=eng#20 Gen 10:21] as the father of all the children of Eber. To identify Shem's great claim to fame as being the father of Eber's children suggests that Eber was in fact someone special. And Abraham is known not as a Shem-ite, but as an H-eber-ew. So while we know almost nothing about Eber, we do at least know enough to suggest that he was someone very significant.
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−	* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.16-19?lang=eng#15 Gen 11:16-19]: Peleg (15).''' Peleg was born in 1757 when his father Eber was age 34. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.16?lang=eng#15 Gen 11:16]). Died at age 239 in 1996. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.19?lang=eng#18 Gen 11:19]).
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−	* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.18-21?lang=eng#17 Gen 11:18-21]: Reu (16).''' Reu was born in 1787 when his father Peleg was age 30. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.18?lang=eng#17 Gen 11:18]). Died at age 239 in 2026. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.21?lang=eng#20 Gen 11:21]).
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−	* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.20-23?lang=eng#19 Gen 11:20-23]: Serug (17).''' Serug was born in 1819 when his father Reu was age 32. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.20?lang=eng#19 Gen 11:20]). Died at age 230 in 2049. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.23?lang=eng#22 Gen 11:23]).
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−	* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.22-25?lang=eng#21 Gen 11:22-25]: Nahor (18).''' Nahor was born in 1849 when his father Serug was age 30. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.22?lang=eng#21 Gen 11:22]). Died at age 148 in 1997. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.25?lang=eng#24 Gen 11:25]).
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−	* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.24-26?lang=eng#23 Gen 11:24-26]: Terah (19).''' Terah was born in 1878 when his father Nahor was age 29. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.24?lang=eng#23 Gen 11:24]). Died at age 205 in 2083. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.32?lang=eng#31 Gen 11:32]).
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−	* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.26?lang=eng#25 Gen 11:26]: Abraham (20).''' Abraham was born in 1948 when is father Terah was age 70. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.26?lang=eng#25 Gen 11:26]). Died at age 175 in 2123. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/25.7?lang=eng#6 Gen 25:7]).
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−	:* '''Abraham's overlap with ancestors.''' It is interesting to note that upon the birth of Abraham (Generation 20) in 1948, all ten of his make ancestors back too Noah (10) were still alive. At his death in 2123, however, only Shem (11), Salah (13), and Eber (14) were still alive.
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−	* [https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-student-manual-genesis-2-samuel?lang=eng LDS Institute Old Testament Student Manual, Vol. 1] ([https://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/content/english/pdf/language-materials/32489_eng.pdf?lang=eng PDF version]): [https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-student-manual-genesis-2-samuel/genesis-4-11-the-patriarchs?lang=eng Chapter 4/28: Gen 4-11]. Salt Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2003.
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-'''Relationship to Genesis 1-11b.''' Chapter 11b relates the genealogy of the birthright line for ten generations from Noah to Abraham. The relationship of Chapter 11b to the rest of the Adam-Noah cycle is discussed at [[Genesis 1-11 | Genesis 1-11b]].
+'''Relationship to Genesis 1-11b.''' The relationship of Chapter 11b to the rest of the Adam-Noah cycle is discussed at [[Genesis 1-11 | Genesis 1-11b]].
-'''Story.''' Chapter 11b is a genealogical list.
+'''Outline.''' An outline of the complete book of Genesis, including Chapter 11b, is found at [[Genesis#Outline and page map |Genesis: Outline and page map]].
 '''Message.''' Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Chapter 11b include:
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-=== Chapter 11b in general  ===
+=== [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10-26?lang=eng#9 Genesis 11:10-26]: Birthright genealogy from Noah to Abraham ===
-* '''Boundaries of this section.''' The beginning of this section is marked by the phrase "These are the generations of Shem" ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]). The beginning of the next section is marked by the phrase "Now these are the generations of Terah" ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.27?lang=eng#26 Gen 11:27]). Variations of this phrase are used throughout Genesis to indicate the beginnings of new sections.
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 * '''Parallels between Noah and Abraham.''' The similarities between the two birthright genealogies in [[Genesis 5]] and Genesis 11 are widely recognized. The first one ends in the tenth generation with Noah, the father of the new, post-diluvian humanity. The sceond one here ends in the twentieth generation with Abraham, the founder of the Israelite microcosm, which parallels the macrocosm of all mankind."
 * '''Dates.''' This discussion of the time from Noah to Abraham can be seen as a continuation of the [[Gen 5:1#dates | discussion of Genesis 5-6a]] regarding the ten generations from Adam to Noah. Here Genesis 11a covers about 500 years of history between the flood and the birth of Abraham. This period corresponds roughly to 2,500 BC to 2,000 BC. However, uncertainties regarding the length of the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt and the length of the period of the judges have prevented any broad consensus regarding the exact dates of events prior to King Saul. For a detailed discussion of those uncertainties, see the first several footnotes at [[Old Testament: Historical Overview |Historical Overview of the Old Testament]]. The dates below therefore count time forward from the fall of Adam and Eve according to the information provided in Genesis. See the [[Moses#timeline-changes | discussion of Moses]] for changes to the dates on this page that are made in the Joseph Smith Translation.
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		+	* [https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-student-manual-genesis-2-samuel?lang=eng LDS Institute Old Testament Student Manual, Vol. 1] ([https://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/content/english/pdf/language-materials/32489_eng.pdf?lang=eng PDF version]): [https://www.lds.org/manual/old-testament-student-manual-genesis-2-samuel/genesis-4-11-the-patriarchs?lang=eng Chapter 4/28: Gen 4-11]. Salt Lake City: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2003.

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+''This section should be very brief. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →''
 '''Relationship to Genesis 1-11b.''' Chapter 11b relates the genealogy of the birthright line for ten generations from Noah to Abraham. The relationship of Chapter 11b to the rest of the Adam-Noah cycle is discussed at [[Genesis 1-11 | Genesis 1-11b]].
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+''This section is for detailed discussion such as the meaning of a symbol, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout a passage, or insights that can be further developed in the future. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →''
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+''This section is for prompts that suggest ways in which a passage can influence a person's life. Prompts may be appropriate either for private self reflection or for a class discussion. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →''
 == Prompts for further study ==
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+''This section is for prompts that invite us to think about a passage more deeply or in a new way. These are not necessarily questions that beg for answers, but rather prompts along the lines of "Have you ever thought about ..." Prompts are most helpful when they are developed individually, thoughtfully, and with enough background information to clearly indicate a particular direction for further study or thought. Click the "edit" link to edit or add content to this section. →''
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 === Discussion by generation ===
-* '''Dates.''' Genesis 6b-11a covers about 500 years of history between the flood and the birth of Abraham. This period corresponds roughly to 2,500 BC to 2,000 BC. However, uncertainties regarding the length of the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt and the length of the period of the judges have prevented any broad consensus regarding the exact dates of events prior to King Saul. For a detailed discussion of those uncertainties, see the first several footnotes at [[Old Testament: Historical Overview |Historical Overview of the Old Testament]]. The Joseph Smith Translation manuscripts make changes that add 128 years to the time between Adam and Noah. For a discussion of those changes, see the [[Moses#timeline-changes | wiki page for the book of Moses]]. The dates below count time forward from the fall of Adam and Eve according to the information provided in Genesis.
+* '''Dates.''' This discussion of the time from Noah to Abraham can be seen as a continuation of the [[Gen 5:1#dates | discussion of Genesis 5-6a]] regarding the ten generations from Adam to Noah. Here Genesis 11a covers about 500 years of history between the flood and the birth of Abraham. This period corresponds roughly to 2,500 BC to 2,000 BC. However, uncertainties regarding the length of the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt and the length of the period of the judges have prevented any broad consensus regarding the exact dates of events prior to King Saul. For a detailed discussion of those uncertainties, see the first several footnotes at [[Old Testament: Historical Overview |Historical Overview of the Old Testament]]. The dates below therefore count time forward from the fall of Adam and Eve according to the information provided in Genesis. See the [[Moses#timeline-changes | discussion of Moses]] for changes to the dates on this page that are made in the Joseph Smith Translation.
 * '''Noah (Generation 10).''' Noah was born in 1056 when his father Lamech was age 182. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/5.28-29?lang=eng#27 Gen 5:28-29]). Ordained by Methuselah at age 10 in 1066. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/107.52?lang=eng#51 D&C 107:52]). Flood at age 600 in 1656. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/7.6?lang=eng#5 Gen 7:6]). Died at age 950 in 2006. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/9.29?lang=eng#28 Gen 9:29]).

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 === Chapter 11b in general  ===
-'''Boundaries of this section.''' The beginning of this section is marked by the phrase "These are the generations of Shem" ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]). The beginning of the next section is marked by the phrase "Now these are the generations of Terah" ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.27?lang=eng#26 Gen 11:27]). Variations of this phrase are used throughout Genesis to indicate the beginnings of new sections.
+* '''Boundaries of this section.''' The beginning of this section is marked by the phrase "These are the generations of Shem" ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]). The beginning of the next section is marked by the phrase "Now these are the generations of Terah" ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.27?lang=eng#26 Gen 11:27]). Variations of this phrase are used throughout Genesis to indicate the beginnings of new sections.
-'''Parallels between Noah and Abraham.''' The similarities between the two birthright genealogies in [[Genesis 5]] and Genesis 11 are widely recognized. The first one ends in the tenth generation with Noah, the father of the new, post-diluvian humanity. The sceond one here ends in the twentieth generation with Abraham, the founder of the Israelite microcosm, which parallels the macrocosm of all mankind."
+* '''Parallels between Noah and Abraham.''' The similarities between the two birthright genealogies in [[Genesis 5]] and Genesis 11 are widely recognized. The first one ends in the tenth generation with Noah, the father of the new, post-diluvian humanity. The sceond one here ends in the twentieth generation with Abraham, the founder of the Israelite microcosm, which parallels the macrocosm of all mankind."
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 === Discussion by generation ===
-'''Dates.''' Genesis 6b-11a covers about 500 years of history between the flood and the birth of Abraham. This period corresponds roughly to 2,500 BC to 2,000 BC. However, uncertainties regarding the length of the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt and the length of the period of the judges have prevented any broad consensus regarding the exact dates of events prior to King Saul. For a detailed discussion of those uncertainties, see the first several footnotes at [[Old Testament: Historical Overview |Historical Overview of the Old Testament]]. The Joseph Smith Translation manuscripts make changes that add 128 years to the time between Adam and Noah. For a discussion of those changes, see the [[Moses#timeline-changes | wiki page for the book of Moses]]. The dates below count time forward from the fall of Adam and Eve according to the information provided in Genesis.
+* '''Dates.''' Genesis 6b-11a covers about 500 years of history between the flood and the birth of Abraham. This period corresponds roughly to 2,500 BC to 2,000 BC. However, uncertainties regarding the length of the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt and the length of the period of the judges have prevented any broad consensus regarding the exact dates of events prior to King Saul. For a detailed discussion of those uncertainties, see the first several footnotes at [[Old Testament: Historical Overview |Historical Overview of the Old Testament]]. The Joseph Smith Translation manuscripts make changes that add 128 years to the time between Adam and Noah. For a discussion of those changes, see the [[Moses#timeline-changes | wiki page for the book of Moses]]. The dates below count time forward from the fall of Adam and Eve according to the information provided in Genesis.
-'''10. Noah''' was born in 1056 when his father Lamech was age 182 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/5.28-29?lang=eng#27 Gen 5:28-29]). Ordained by Methuselah at age 10 in 1066 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/107.52?lang=eng#51 D&C 107:52]). Flood at age 600 in 1656 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/7.6?lang=eng#5 Gen 7:6]). Died at age 950 in 2006 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/9.29?lang=eng#28 Gen 9:29]).
+* '''Noah (Generation 10).''' Noah was born in 1056 when his father Lamech was age 182. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/5.28-29?lang=eng#27 Gen 5:28-29]). Ordained by Methuselah at age 10 in 1066. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/107.52?lang=eng#51 D&C 107:52]). Flood at age 600 in 1656. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/7.6?lang=eng#5 Gen 7:6]). Died at age 950 in 2006. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/9.29?lang=eng#28 Gen 9:29]).
-'''11. Shem''' was born in 1558 when his father Noah was age 502 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/5.32?lang=eng#31 Gen 5:32]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]). Flood at age 98 in 1656 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]). Died at age 600 in 2158 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/9.29?lang=eng#28 Gen 9:29]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]).
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10-11?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10-11]: Shem (11).''' Shem was born in 1558 when his father Noah was age 502. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/5.32?lang=eng#31 Gen 5:32]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]). Flood at age 98 in 1656. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]). Died at age 600 in 2158. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/9.29?lang=eng#28 Gen 9:29]; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]).
-* '''Birth yearss of Noah's three sons.''' Genesis states that Noah's three sons were born when Noah was age 500 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/5.32?lang=eng#31 Gen 5:32]), and that the flood occurred 100 years later when Noah was age 600 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/7.6?lang=eng#5 Gen 7:6]). However, Genesis also states that Shem's son Arphaxad was born two years after the flood when Shem was age 100 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]), which can only be true if Shem was born when Noah was age 502 rather than age 500, so that Shem was age 98 rather than age 100 during the flood. This contradiction can be resolved by treating Noah's three sons not as triplets but rather as all being born close to each other in time when Noah was about age 500, with Shem in particular being born when Noah was age 502. That approach is followed in calculating all dates on this page.
+:* '''Birth years of Noah's three sons.''' Genesis states that Noah's three sons were born when Noah was age 500 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/5.32?lang=eng#31 Gen 5:32]), and that the flood occurred 100 years later when Noah was age 600 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/7.6?lang=eng#5 Gen 7:6]). However, Genesis also states that Shem's son Arphaxad was born two years after the flood when Shem was age 100 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]), which can only be true if Shem was born when Noah was age 502 rather than age 500, so that Shem was age 98 rather than age 100 during the flood. This contradiction can be resolved by treating Noah's three sons not as triplets but rather as all being born close to each other in time when Noah was about age 500, with Shem in particular being born when Noah was age 502. That approach is followed in calculating all dates on this page.
-: The Joseph Smith Translation resolves this contradiction by stating that Shem was born 108 years before the flood, that Arphaxad was born 2 years after the flood when Shem was age 110, and that Shem lived for 500 years after the flood to age 610, ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/pgp/moses/8.12?lang=eng#11 Moses 8:12]; Gen 11:10 JST<ref>Wayment, ''The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the Old Testament'', p. 61.</ref>; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.11?lang=eng#10 Gen 11:11]).
+:: The Joseph Smith Translation resolves this contradiction by stating that Shem was born 108 years before the flood, that Arphaxad was born 2 years after the flood when Shem was age 110, and that Shem lived for 500 years after the flood to age 610, ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/pgp/moses/8.12?lang=eng#11 Moses 8:12]; Gen 11:10 JST<ref>Wayment, ''The Complete Joseph Smith Translation of the Old Testament'', p. 61.</ref>; [http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.11?lang=eng#10 Gen 11:11]).
-'''12. Arphaxad''' was born in 1658 two years after the flood when when his father Shem was age 100 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]). Died at age 438 in 2096 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.13?lang=eng#12 Gen 11:13]).
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10-13?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10-13]: Arphaxad (12).''' Arphaxad was born in 1658 two years after the flood when when his father Shem was age 100. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.10?lang=eng#9 Gen 11:10]). Died at age 438 in 2096. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.13?lang=eng#12 Gen 11:13]).
-'''13. Salah''' was born in 1693 when his father Arphaxad was age 35 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.12?lang=eng#11 Gen 11:12]). Died at age 433 in 2126 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.15?lang=eng#14 Gen 11:15]).
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.12-15?lang=eng#11 Gen 11:12-15]: Salah (13).''' Salah was born in 1693 when his father Arphaxad was age 35. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.12?lang=eng#11 Gen 11:12]). Died at age 433 in 2126. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.15?lang=eng#14 Gen 11:15]).
-'''14. Eber''' was born in 1723 when his father Salah was age 30 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.14?lang=eng#13 Gen 11:14]). Died at age 464 in 2187 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.17?lang=eng#15 Gen 11:17]).
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.14-17?lang=eng#13 Gen 11:14-17]: Eber (14).''' Eber was born in 1723 when his father Salah was age 30. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.14?lang=eng#13 Gen 11:14]). Died at age 464 in 2187. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.17?lang=eng#15 Gen 11:17]).
-* '''Eber's prominence.''' Since the number seven is often used in the Bible to symbolize completeness or perfection, and since the birthright son in Generation 7 was Enoch who walked with God ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/5.22?lang=eng#21 Gen 5:22]), attention is naturally drawn to Eber, the birthright son in Generation 14. We are not told much in Genesis about either Enoch or Eber. But Shem, the great high priest ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/138.41?lang=eng#40 D&C 138:41]), is described in [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/10.21?lang=eng#20 Gen 10:21] as the father of all the children of Eber. To identify Shem's great claim to fame as being the father of Eber's children suggests that Eber was in fact someone special. And Abraham is known not as a Shem-ite, but as an H-eber-ew. So while we know almost nothing about Eber, we do at least know enough to suggest that he was someone very significant.
+:* '''Eber's prominence.''' Since the number seven is often used in the Bible to symbolize completeness or perfection, and since the birthright son in Generation 7 was Enoch who walked with God ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/5.22?lang=eng#21 Gen 5:22]), attention is naturally drawn to Eber, the birthright son in Generation 14. We are not told much in Genesis about either Enoch or Eber. But Shem, the great high priest ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/138.41?lang=eng#40 D&C 138:41]), is described in [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/10.21?lang=eng#20 Gen 10:21] as the father of all the children of Eber. To identify Shem's great claim to fame as being the father of Eber's children suggests that Eber was in fact someone special. And Abraham is known not as a Shem-ite, but as an H-eber-ew. So while we know almost nothing about Eber, we do at least know enough to suggest that he was someone very significant.
-'''15. Peleg''' was born in 1757 when his father Eber was age 34 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.16?lang=eng#15 Gen 11:16]). Died at age 239 in 1996 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.19?lang=eng#18 Gen 11:19]).
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.16-19?lang=eng#15 Gen 11:16-19]: Peleg (15).''' Peleg was born in 1757 when his father Eber was age 34. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.16?lang=eng#15 Gen 11:16]). Died at age 239 in 1996. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.19?lang=eng#18 Gen 11:19]).
-'''16. Reu''' was born in 1787 when his father Peleg was age 30 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.18?lang=eng#17 Gen 11:18]). Died at age 239 in 2026 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.21?lang=eng#20 Gen 11:21]).
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.18-21?lang=eng#17 Gen 11:18-21]: Reu (16).''' Reu was born in 1787 when his father Peleg was age 30. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.18?lang=eng#17 Gen 11:18]). Died at age 239 in 2026. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.21?lang=eng#20 Gen 11:21]).
-'''17. Serug''' was born in 1819 when his father Reu was age 32 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.20?lang=eng#19 Gen 11:20]). Died at age 230 in 2049 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.23?lang=eng#22 Gen 11:23]).
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.20-23?lang=eng#19 Gen 11:20-23]: Serug (17).''' Serug was born in 1819 when his father Reu was age 32. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.20?lang=eng#19 Gen 11:20]). Died at age 230 in 2049. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.23?lang=eng#22 Gen 11:23]).
-'''18. Nahor''' was born in 1849 when his father Serug was age 30 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.22?lang=eng#21 Gen 11:22]). Died at age 148 in 1997 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.25?lang=eng#24 Gen 11:25]).
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.22-25?lang=eng#21 Gen 11:22-25]: Nahor (18).''' Nahor was born in 1849 when his father Serug was age 30. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.22?lang=eng#21 Gen 11:22]). Died at age 148 in 1997. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.25?lang=eng#24 Gen 11:25]).
-'''19. Terah''' was born in 1878 when his father Nahor was age 29 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.24?lang=eng#23 Gen 11:24]). Died at age 205 in 2083 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.32?lang=eng#31 Gen 11:32]).
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.24-26?lang=eng#23 Gen 11:24-26]: Terah (19).''' Terah was born in 1878 when his father Nahor was age 29. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.24?lang=eng#23 Gen 11:24]). Died at age 205 in 2083. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.32?lang=eng#31 Gen 11:32]).
-'''20. Abraham''' was born in 1948 when is father Terah was age 70 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.26?lang=eng#25 Gen 11:26]). Died at age 175 in 2123 ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/25.7?lang=eng#6 Gen 25:7]).
+* '''[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.26?lang=eng#25 Gen 11:26]: Abraham (20).''' Abraham was born in 1948 when is father Terah was age 70. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/11.26?lang=eng#25 Gen 11:26]). Died at age 175 in 2123. ([http://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/gen/25.7?lang=eng#6 Gen 25:7]).
-* '''Abraham's overlap with ancestors.''' It is interesting to note that upon the birth of Abraham (Generation 20) in 1948, all ten of his make ancestors back too Noah (10) were still alive. At his death in 2123, however, only Shem (11), Salah (13), and Eber (14) were still alive.
+:* '''Abraham's overlap with ancestors.''' It is interesting to note that upon the birth of Abraham (Generation 20) in 1948, all ten of his make ancestors back too Noah (10) were still alive. At his death in 2123, however, only Shem (11), Salah (13), and Eber (14) were still alive.
 == Unanswered questions ==