795 B

Raw Permalink Blame History

Shem

Facts:

Shem was one of Noah's three sons who went with him into the ark during the worldwide flood described in the book of Genesis.

Shem was the ancestor of Abraham and his descendants.
The descendants of Shem are known as "Semites" who speak "Semitic" languages such as Hebrew and Arabic.
The Bible records the length of Shem's life to be nearly 600 years.

(Translation suggestions: How to Translate Names)

Bible References: