The genealogy of Shem now traces the covenantal line directly to Abram. This is the Toledoth (generations) of Shem — the most important of Noah's sons for the biblical narrative, the line through which God's redemptive plan will run.
Memory phrase: God is narrowing His focus to one family.
Talk about it: Why do you think the story after Babel immediately focuses on Shem's family?
Prayer: God, You chose one family line to carry Your promise. That same promise came to me through Jesus. Thank You!