Lehabim לְהָבִים
Son of Mizraim; progenitor of a people group
Who is Lehabim in the Bible?
Lehabim was a son of Mizraim mentioned in the Table of Nations found in Genesis 10:13 and 1 Chronicles 1:11. As a descendant of Ham through Mizraim, who is associated with Egypt, Lehabim represents a distinct people group in the genealogical record following Noah's flood. Biblical scholars believe the Lehabim were the ancestors of the Libyans, a people who inhabited regions west of Egypt in North Africa, though the exact historical correspondence remains uncertain. Lehabim's inclusion in the Table of Nations reflects the biblical framework for understanding the distribution of ancient peoples and nations across the known world.
Biography
Lehabim was one of the sons of Mizraim, who was a son of Ham (Gen.10.13; 1Ch.1.11). He is mentioned in the Table of Nations, which records the descendants of Noah's sons after the flood. Lehabim is listed among the descendants of Ham, specifically as a son of Mizraim, who is associated with Egypt. The Lehabim are believed to be the ancestors of the Libyans, a people group that inhabited the region west of Egypt in North Africa. However, the exact relationship between the Lehabim and the historical Libyans is not certain.
Family
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Siblings
- Ludim Early PatriarchEarly nationSon of Mizraim; progenitor of a people groupView full profile →
- Anamim Early PatriarchEarly nationDescendants of Mizraim, son of HamView full profile →
- Naphtuhim Early PatriarchEarly nationDescendants of Mizraim, son of HamView full profile →
- Pathrusim Early PatriarchEarly nationDescendants of Mizraim, son of HamView full profile →
- Casluhim Early PatriarchEarly nationDescendants of Mizraim, ancestor of PhilistinesView full profile →
- Caphtorim Early PatriarchEarly nationDescendants of Mizraim who displaced the AvvimView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 10:13
"Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,"
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:11
"Mizraim was the father of the Ludites, the Anamites, the Lehabites, the Naphtuhites,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | לְהָבִים |