6 Things You Didn’t Know About Noah in the Bible

He Got Drunk After the Flood

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He Got Drunk After the Flood

Many note Noah as the first wine drinker. According to Genesis 9:20-21, at some point after the flood, Noah planted a vineyard, produced wine, and became drunk. Not only did he become drunk, but he was naked inside his tent. What followed was the sin of Ham and possibly Canaan. This is an uncomfortable episode in Noah’s life, but it serves as a reminder that even those saved by the grace of God are prone to sin (Genesis 8:21). It’s also a powerful warning about how just one careless decision can destroy the reputation of even the most godly man or woman, which is especially true when it comes to drinking. Ultimately, we can’t say for sure exactly why Noah became drunk. Scripture often leaves out details that are ultimately irrelevant to our relationship with God. The exact sequence of events leading to Noah’s stumble isn’t given in the Scriptures; however, what we do see is enough for us to understand the history of Noah’s sons and to be warned about the power of what we put into our bodies.