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Revision as of 00:01, 20 December 2007 by Toasker (talk | contribs) (moved Canaan (Biblical figure) to Canaan (Bible))(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Canaan is a Biblical figure who, according to the Old Testament, was the son of Ham and the grandson of the prophet Noah. The Book of Genesis states that the Canaanites, a people who mostly occupied modern-day Israel, were descendants of this Canaan.
In the Book of Genesis, Canaan was cursed by Noah. This is referred to as the Curse of Ham.
| Descendants of Noah in Genesis 10 | |
|---|---|
| Shem and Semitic | |
| Ham and Hamitic | |
| Japheth and Japhetic | |
References
- Encyclopedia Britannica Online Article (subscription/registration required)
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