Genesis 10:15
“Canaan became the father of Sidon (his firstborn), Heth,”
What does Genesis 10:15 mean?
Canaan's descendants shaped the ancient world in significant ways. Sidon, mentioned here as the firstborn, became one of the most important Phoenician cities, known for its seafaring merchants and traders who spread influence across the Mediterranean. The listing of these sons reflects how the biblical genealogies were tracking not just family lines but entire peoples and civilizations that would later interact with the Israelites. Understanding who these ancestors were helps explain the cultural landscape that God's people would eventually encounter in the land of Canaan.