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Elam

"Eternity; distant"

Genesis 10:22

Who they were

A son of Shem and the ancestor of the Elamites. An ancient name that speaks of distance and endurance.

Themes

eternityheritageantiquityendurance

Read their story

Elam's story begins in Genesis.

The full passage is at Genesis 10:22. Any modern translation will do — the NLT and NIV are the most readable; the ESV and NKJV stay close to the wording the church has used for centuries.

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