People of the Bible

Almodad, son of Joktan

The name Almodad means “measure of God.” Almodad is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 10:26.

Family of Almodad

Father

Siblings

Who was Almodad?

Immeasurable, the first named of the sons of Joktan (Gen. 10:26), the founder of an Arabian tribe.

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Almodad

  • Genesis 10:26

    And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,

  • 1 Chronicles 1:20

    And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah,