In Genesis chapter 10, we encounter the Table of Nations, which lists the descendants of Noah’s sons after the Flood. This chapter may seem like a simple genealogy, but it also holds a Messianic perspective. Among the descendants mentioned are the Canaanites, who would become the inhabitants of the Promised Land. This foreshadows the future conflict between the Israelites, who would come from Shem’s line, and the Canaanites. Ultimately, it points to the fulfillment of God’s promise to send a Savior through the line of Shem. This genealogy emphasizes God’s sovereignty over all nations and His plan to bring forth the Redeemer through the generations. The chapter reminds us of God’s faithfulness and His unfolding plan for salvation through Jesus Christ.
