Almodad

Almodad is a name that appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, specifically in Genesis 10:26 and 1 Chronicles 1:20. Almodad is listed as the firstborn son of Joktan, who was a descendant of Shem, one of the sons of Noah.

Within the genealogical context of Genesis 10 and 1 Chronicles 1, Almodad is considered one of the founding fathers of Arabian tribes or nations. These passages are part of the "Table of Nations," a comprehensive listing of the descendants of Noah and their associated territories. The purpose of the Table of Nations is to provide an ethnological account of the world's population following the Great Flood.

Beyond his mention in these genealogical records, no further information is given about Almodad's life, specific descendants, or the region he inhabited. His significance lies primarily within his role as a descendant of Shem and an ancestor of a specific group of people associated with the Arabian Peninsula. The identification of the territories associated with Almodad and his descendants remains a matter of scholarly interpretation and debate.