Wiseman hypothesis Tablets in Genesis Tablets in Genesis

| Tablet | Genealogy | Narrative | Colophon_ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Descendants of Shem, Ham, and Japeth 10:1 - 32 | 11:1 - 9 | This is the account of Shem. 11:10 |
| 6 | Shem to Terah 11:10 - 26 | no narrative | This is the account of Terah. 11:27 |
| 7 | Terah to Abraham 11:27 | 11:28 to 25:11 | This is the account of Abraham`s son Ishmael. 25:12 (eldest son) |
| 8 | Descendants of Ishmael 25:13 - 18 | no narrative | This is the account of Abraham`s son Isaac. 25:19 |
| 9 | Abraham to Isaac 25:19 | 25:20 to 35:29 | This is the account of Esau. 36:1 (eldest son) |
| 10 | Descendants of Esau 36:2 - 5 | 36:6 - 8 | This is the account of Esau. 36:9 |