Almodad Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Almodad was a son of Joktan and a descendant of Shem, listed in the genealogies of the nations.
son of Joktan (GEN 10:26)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Joktan › Almodad
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Almodad
measure of God
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Almodad
· Also called · H486 none · GEN 10:26 G-d [El] is loved
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אַלְמוֹדָ֖ד
aləmodad · H486 · GEN 10:26 G-d [El] is loved
- he אַלְמוֹדָד · H0486
- el Ελμωδαδ Elmodad · none · GEN 10:26
- bg Алмодад
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Conditional birth estimate
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
The anchors give incompatible conditional intervals. This calculation establishes no birth year.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
2 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2232 BC – 2022 BC |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
3 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2237 BC – 1922 BC |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
5 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2222 BC – 1697 BC |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
6 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2297 BC – 1667 BC |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
7 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2773 BC – 2038 BC |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
8 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2930 BC – 2090 BC |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
9 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3092 BC – 2147 BC |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
10 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3132 BC – 2082 BC |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3269 BC – 2114 BC |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
12 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3309 BC – 2049 BC |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3354 BC – 1989 BC |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3679 BC – 2314 BC |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3419 BC – 1949 BC |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3654 BC – 2184 BC |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3655 BC – 2185 BC |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
15 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3499 BC – 1924 BC |
Almodad Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Almodad is mentioned in the genealogies of the nations, which are recorded in the book of Genesis and later in the book of 1 Chronicles. He is listed as one of the sons of Joktan, who was a descendant of Shem, the son of Noah. (Gen 10:26; 1Ch 1:20)
The genealogy in Genesis 10, often referred to as the "Table of Nations," traces the descendants of Noah's three sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—and their dispersal across the earth after the flood. It provides a framework for understanding the origins and relationships of various nations and people groups.
Joktan, Almodad's father, is described as the ancestor of several Arabian tribes. His descendants, including Almodad, are believed to have settled in the southern regions of the Arabian Peninsula. (Gen 10:26-30)
Apart from being listed in the genealogies, no further details are provided about Almodad's life, his role within the family, or any specific events associated with him.
The inclusion of Almodad in the genealogies serves to document the branching out of the human family after the flood and to trace the origins of various nations and tribes. It also highlights the importance of genealogical records in the ancient Near Eastern context and their significance in the biblical narrative.
Almodad Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Immeasurable, the first named of the sons of Joktan (Gen. 10:26), the founder of an Arabian tribe.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Almodad_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Almodad@Gen.10.26-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, almodad_191)