I'm wondering if you could tell me who the elder of these two was.
Some versions state Gen 10:21 as reading, "Also to Shem, the father of all
children of Eber, and the older brother of Japheth, children were born."
(NASV).
The NIV puts it this way: "Sons were also born to Shem, whose older brother
was Japheth; Shem was the ancestor of all sons of Eber."
I apologise if this matter has been discussed prior to me becoming a member
of your list.
Cheers
Bruce Prince
Australia
[b-hebrew] Shem and Japheth,
Bruce Prince, 12/14/2006