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Shem. Note the Asyndeton ( App-6 ) here, and contrast the Polysyndeton of Genesis 7:13 . This order in Genesis 5:32 ; Genesis 6:10 ; Genesis 6:7 . Genesis 6:13 ; Gen 9:18 . 1 Chronicles 1:4 .
Japheth , the eldest, 1 Chronicles 1:5 . 1Ch 10:21 .
Ham , second, Genesis 9:24 . "Younger" than Japheth.
Shem , the youngest. Compare Genesis 5:32 with Genesis 11:10 . Last here (in Introversion) because his history is to be continued. Japheth = enlargement. Ham = Heat, Black. Shem = Name or Renown.
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