Genesis chapters 8-11 continue the post-flood narrative. The waters recede, and Noah, his family, and the animals disembark from the ark. In gratitude, Noah offers sacrifices, and God makes a covenant, symbolized by the rainbow, promising never to flood the Earth again. However, human imperfection soon manifests when Noah becomes inebriated and is found exposed by his son Ham, leading to a curse on Ham's son, Canaan. The narrative then shifts to the genealogy of Noah's descendants and the emergence of diverse nations. Notably, humanity's collective pride and ambition converge in the construction of the Tower of Babel. This attempt to reach the heavens is thwarted by God, who confuses their language, resulting in their dispersion across the Earth.