son of Ham (GEN 10:6)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Ham › Mizraim
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
2 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2898 BC – 2688 BC |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
3 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3055 BC – 2740 BC |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
4 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3217 BC – 2797 BC |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
5 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3257 BC – 2732 BC |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
6 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3394 BC – 2764 BC |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
7 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3434 BC – 2699 BC |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
8 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3479 BC – 2639 BC |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
8 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3804 BC – 2964 BC |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
9 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3544 BC – 2599 BC |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
9 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3779 BC – 2834 BC |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
9 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3780 BC – 2835 BC |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
10 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3624 BC – 2574 BC |
Egypt (Mizraim) was a descendant of Ham and the ancestor of various African peoples, such as the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites, Pathrusites, Casluhites, and Caphtorites.
Egypt, also known as Mizraim in Hebrew, is mentioned in the Table of Nations in Genesis 10 and 1Chronicles 1 as one of the descendants of Ham, the son of Noah. Ham's sons, including Egypt, are generally associated with the peoples of Africa.
In the Genesis account, Egypt is listed alongside his brothers Cush, Put, and Canaan (Gen 10:6; 1Ch 1:8). These names correspond to regions and peoples in Africa and the Middle East.
The descendants of Egypt are further elaborated in Gen 10:13-14 and 1Ch 1:11-12. The text lists the Ludites, Anamites, Lehabites, Naphtuhites, Pathrusites, Casluhites, and Caphtorites as the peoples descending from Egypt. These names likely represent various tribes or regions within the larger territory of Egypt and its surrounding areas.
The Pathrusites, for example, are believed to be associated with the region of Pathros in Upper Egypt, while the Caphtorites are often connected with the island of Crete or the Aegean region.
It is worth noting that the name "Egypt" (Mizraim) is a dual form in Hebrew, possibly referring to the two main regions of Egypt: Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt. This dual form may also suggest the idea of Egypt as a powerful and prominent nation.
In the biblical narrative, Egypt plays a significant role as the place where the Israelites were enslaved for hundreds of years before the Exodus. The land of Egypt is also mentioned in connection with various biblical figures, such as Abraham, Joseph, and Moses.
The inclusion of Egypt in the Table of Nations serves to trace the origins and spread of the world's populations from the perspective of the ancient Israelites. It also highlights the diversity of nations and peoples that emerged from Noah's descendants after the Flood.
The dual form of matzor, meaning a “mound” or “fortress,” the name of a people descended from Ham (Gen. 10:6, 13; 1 Chr. 1:8, 11). It was the name generally given by the Hebrews to the land of Egypt (q.v.), and may denote the two Egypts, the Upper and the Lower. The modern Arabic name for Egypt is Muzr.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Mizraim_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Egypt@Gen.10.6-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, mizraim_2100)