Overview
Phut (also spelled Put) was one of the four sons of Ham, listed among the nations that emerged after the flood. He is mentioned in the Table of Nations as the founder of an African people group, likely located in North Africa or the region of modern Libya and surrounding areas.
Key Scriptures
"The sons of Ham: Cush, Egypt, Put, and Canaan" (1 Chronicles 1:8, ESV).
"Ethiopia and Libya and the Lydians and all the mingled peoples, and Cub and the men of the land that is in league" (Ezekiel 30:5, ESV) - referencing Put among Egypt's allies.
"Persia and Cush and Put are with them, all equipped with shields and helmets" (Ezekiel 38:5, ESV) - Phut mentioned among end-times nations.
Application
Understanding Phut reminds us that God dispersed all nations from one family, establishing the foundation for His sovereign plan of redemption across all peoples and cultures.