Overview
Hazarmaveth appears in the Table of Nations as a descendant of Shem through Joktan. His name is preserved in historical Arabian geography, reflecting the biblical record's accuracy regarding ancient Middle Eastern peoples and their territorial distributions.
Key Scriptures
"Joktan became the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab; all these were sons of Joktan." (Genesis 10:26-29, NASB)
"Joktan fathered Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba, Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab." (1 Chronicles 1:20-23, ESV)
Application
These genealogies demonstrate God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples throughout history, reminding us that His redemptive plan extends to every people group.