Summary
After the flood, God blesses Noah and his sons, commanding them to be fruitful and multiply. He declares dominion over all creatures and forbids the consumption of blood. God then establishes a covenant with Noah, his descendants, and all living creatures, assuring that waters will never again destroy the earth. As a sign of this covenant, God sets a rainbow in the clouds. The narrative turns to Noah’s family, where Ham’s disrespect toward his father’s nakedness leads Noah to curse Canaan. Finally, the chapter records Noah’s longevity and death.