Shem: Father of the Shemites, Including the Europeans

This is no doubt a conclusion that surprises many readers but is nevertheless well-supported by both Scripture and science.

Haplogroups G, J, I, and R are all Shemite sibling lines (Semino et al., 2004; Sahakyan et al., 2021). G is predominant in the Caucasus. J dominates the Near and Middle East, carrying the Abrahamic signature. I is found predominantly in Scandinavia and Northern Europe; and critically, J and I are sibling subclades, meaning the Vikings and the Persians share a common Shemite ancestor. While these findings are shocking, Scripture confirms Abraham himself sent his servants north toward Haran (Gen 11:31) to find a wife for Isaac, because his extended kin had already migrated in that direction.

“For you are a holy people to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth.“
- Deuteronomy 7:6