Hazarmavethחֲצַרְמָ֫וֶת
A son of Joktan, descendant of Shem.
Who is Hazarmaveth in the Bible?
Hazarmaveth was a son of Joktan and a descendant of Shem, listed in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10:26 and 1 Chronicles 1:20. As a member of Joktan's family line, Hazarmaveth represents one of the ancient peoples who populated the Arabian Peninsula in the post-Flood world. His name is believed to be preserved in the region of Hadhramaut in southern Arabia, connecting biblical genealogy to ancient geography. Hazarmaveth appears only in these genealogical records with no additional narrative details provided, but his inclusion in the Table of Nations demonstrates the biblical concern to document the spreading of humanity and the establishment of distinct nations and peoples after the Great Flood.
Biography
Hazarmaveth is mentioned in the Table of Nations in Genesis and 1 Chronicles as a son of Joktan, who was a descendant of Shem, one of Noah's three sons. The Table of Nations is a genealogical record of the descendants of Noah's sons after the Great Flood, representing the known nations and peoples of the ancient world. Joktan's descendants, including Hazarmaveth, are associated with the peoples of the Arabian Peninsula. The name Hazarmaveth is believed to be preserved in the name of the region of Hadhramaut in southern Arabia. No further information is provided about Hazarmaveth in the Bible. (Gen.10.26; 1Ch.1.20).
Family
Parents
Siblings
- AlmodadEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanSon of Joktan, descendant of ShemView full profile →
- ShelephEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanSon of Joktan, descendant of ShemView full profile →
- JerahEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanA son of Joktan, descendant of Shem.View full profile →
- HadoramEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanSon of Joktan, a descendant of Shem.View full profile →
- UzalEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanSon of Joktan, descendant of ShemView full profile →
- DiklahEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanDescendant of Shem through JoktanView full profile →
- ObalEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanSon of JoktanView full profile →
- AbimaelEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanDescendant of Shem, son of JoktanView full profile →
- ShebaTribe of GadSon of AbihailGadite leader during the reign of JothamView full profile →
- OphirEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanSon of JoktanView full profile →
- HavilahEarly PatriarchSon of JoktanA son of Joktan, descendant of Shem.View full profile →
- JobabTribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA son of Elpaal, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books; 1 with study contentGenesis1 verse
- Genesis 10:26
"And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,"
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1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:20
"And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲצַרְמָ֫וֶת |