JosephSmithSr. So shall it be with my father: he shall be
called a prince over his posterity, holding
the keys of the patriarchal priesthood over the kingdom of God on earth, even the Church
of the Latter Day Saints, and he shall sit in the general assembly of patriarchs, even in
council with the Ancient of Days when he shall sit and all the patriarchs with him and shall
enjoy his right and authority under the direction of the Ancient of Days.
Bible: Genesis 10:6, 16-18; 1 Chronicles 1:8, 14-16. The descendants of Canaan were called Canaanites, and the land where they dwelt was called Canaan. This is the general name given to the peoples who were the descendants of Ham's son Canaan. From the Canaanites came the Phoenicians (Fomorians).