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Ham

Ham Son of Noah, Ancestor of African and Near Eastern Peoples

Old Testamentc. 2448 BC View journey on map

About Ham

Ham was one of Noah's three sons. After the flood, he saw his father's nakedness and told his brothers, resulting in a curse on his son Canaan. Ham became the ancestor of various African and Near Eastern peoples, including the Egyptians and Canaanites.

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Ham's Character Traits

DisrespectfulFather of Canaan

Ham's Life Timeline

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  1. Birthc. 2448 BC

    Ham is born to Noah.

    GEN 5:32
  2. The Floodc. 2348 BC

    Ham and his wife survive the flood in the ark.

    GEN 7:13
  3. Noah's Disgracec. 2347 BC

    Ham sees his father's nakedness and tells his brothers.

    GEN 9:22
  4. Curse on Canaanc. 2347 BC

    Noah pronounces a curse on Ham's son Canaan.

    GEN 9:25
  5. DescendantsPost-flood

    Ham's descendants include Cush, Egypt, Put, and Canaan.

    GEN 10:6-20

Ham's Key Relationships

Spiritual Lessons from Ham

Consequences of Dishonor

Ham saw his father's shame and broadcast it. Rather than covering the failure, he exposed it. His disrespect brought consequences on his son Canaan. How we handle others' failures - whether covering or exposing - has lasting impact.

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