The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
- KJV The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
- BSB The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
- NASB The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
- NLT The descendants of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
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Quick answer
The descendants of Japheth become the northern and coastland peoples, part of the world's nations spreading after the flood.
Overview
Following the 'Table of Nations' in Genesis 10, the Chronicler names Japheth's sons, traditionally associated with peoples to the north and west of Israel. Listing the nations reminds the reader that all peoples descend from one family under God's sovereignty. This universal scope anticipates the gospel's reach to every nation (Genesis 12:3; Revelation 7:9).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Gen 10:1–5Now this is the history of the generations of the sons of Noah and of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sons were born to them after the flood.
- Ezek 38:6Gomer, and all his hordes; the house of Togarmah in the uttermost parts of the north, and all his hordes; even many peoples with you.
- Ezek 27:13Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were your traffickers; they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass for your merchandise.
- Ezek 38:2–3Son of man, set your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
- Ezek 39:1You, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Behold, I am against you, Gog, prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal:
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