Shem

Follow Shem's Biblical Journey

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Shem enters the ark

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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Timeline

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Birthc. 2448 BC

Shem is born to Noah.

The Floodc. 2348 BC

Shem and his wife survive the flood in the ark.

Covers Noahc. 2347 BC

Shem and Japheth respectfully cover their father's nakedness.

Blessedc. 2347 BC

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

DescendantsPost-flood

Shem's descendants include Abraham and the Semitic peoples.

Deathc. 1848 BC

Shem dies at 600 years old.