Shem

Shem
Shem, son of Noah
ChildrenElam
Ashur
Arphaxad
Lud
Aram
ParentNoah

According to the Bible, Shem is one of the sons of Noah. His name means "name" or "famous name". He is said to have populated parts of Asia. He had five sons, Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram. The children of these sons lived in Elam, Assyria, Asia, Lydia, and Syria respectively.

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