Study Questions for Genesis 10-11

1. What words or phrases are repeated throughout these chapters?

2. Of the list of descendants of Shem, Ham and Japheth, try to see how many names or nations you can recognize.

3. What are some names that are highlighted in the genealogy?

4. Try to identify the geographical locations that are assigned to the descendants.

5. Identify any patterns you see in the genealogies and ages of the people in chapter 11.

6. What was the stated goal of building the city and the tower in 11:4? Why did this incur God’s judgement on them?

7. Take some time to review chapters 1-11. Try to remember the broad outline of what is contained in each chapter.