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Shem
Shem, son of Noah
Children	Elam Ashur Arphaxad Lud Aram
Parent	Noah

According to the Bible, Shem is one of the sons of Noah. His name means "name" or "famous name". He is said to have populated parts of Asia. He had five sons, Elam, Asshur, Arpachshad, Lud, and Aram. The children of these sons lived in Elam, Assyria, Asia, Lydia, and Syria respectively.

• Semitic languages

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