Lud
Lud, a son of Shem and progenitor of the Lydians.
The name Lud means “Ludim, same as Lod”
MaleEarly PatriarchPatriarchs eraOld Testament5 books6 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 10:22; referred to as Lud (לוּד, לוּדִי); son of Shem; a brother of Asshur, Elam, Arpachshad and Aram.
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- The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram.
- The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.
- I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations.
- Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth—Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow.
- Men of Persia, Lydia, and Put served as warriors in your army. They hung their shields and helmets on your walls; they gave you splendor.
- Cush, Put, and Lud, and all the various peoples, as well as Libya and the men of the covenant land, will fall with Egypt by the sword.