Shem's Journey Map

Follow Shem's Biblical Journey

Shem's Journey Map

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Noah's Ark
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Noah's Ark

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Shem enters the ark
Genesis 7:7

And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood.

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Shem

Shem was one of Noah's three sons who survived the flood on the ark. He and his brother Japheth covered their father's nakedness when Ham had dishonored him. Shem became the ancestor of the Semitic peoples, including Abraham and ultimately Jesus Christ.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Birthc. 2448 BC

    Shem is born to Noah.

    GEN 5:32

  2. The Floodc. 2348 BC

    Shem and his wife survive the flood in the ark.

    GEN 7:13

  3. Covers Noahc. 2347 BC

    Shem and Japheth respectfully cover their father's nakedness.

    GEN 9:23

  4. Blessedc. 2347 BC

    Noah blesses Shem: 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of Shem.'

    GEN 9:26

  5. DescendantsPost-flood

    Shem's descendants include Abraham and the Semitic peoples.

    GEN 10:21-31; 11:10-26

  6. Deathc. 1848 BC

    Shem dies at 600 years old.

    GEN 11:10-11

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