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Revision as of 00:31, 14 January 2008 by Paul Barlow (talk | contribs)(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 because of his father's transgressions. 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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