Genesis 11:2

And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 11:2

BSB

And as people journeyed eastward, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there.

AKJV

And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelled there.

CPDV

And when they were advancing from the east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt in it.

ERV

And it came to pass, as they journeyed east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar; and they dwelt there.

NHEB

It happened, as they traveled from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they settled there.

SMT

And it shall be in their removing from the east they shall find a valley in the land of Shmar; and they shall dwell there.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 11:2

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Commentary for Genesis 11:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 11:2

Summary

Humanity relocated to plain and settled together

Place

Shinar

Event

Population settlement

Estimated Time Period

Pre-history