21 Shem, the older brother of Japheth, was the ancestor of all the Hebrews.
22 Shem's sons—Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram—were the ancestors of the peoples who bear their names.
23 The descendants of Aram were the people of Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshek.
24 Arpachshad was the father of Shelah, who was the father of Eber.
25 Eber had two sons: one was named Peleg, because during his time the people of the world were divided; and the other was named Joktan.
26 The descendants of Joktan were the people of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
27 Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,