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Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The sons of Gomer <i>were</i> Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gomer <i>were</i> Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the sons of Gomer <i>were</i> Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The sons of Gomer <i>were</i> Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gomer’s sons: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Gomer&#8217s sons: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, and Diphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Gomer was the ancestor of Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Diphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Gomer's descendants were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Gomer were the people of Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Gomer's descendants were Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And sons of Gomer: Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And sons of Gomer: Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Gomer: Ashchenaz and Riphath, and Togarmah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Gomer: Ascenez, and Riphath, and Thogorma. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The descendants of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the sons of Gomer: Ashchenaz, Diphar, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The sons of Gamar: Ashknez and Diphar and Tugarma.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, and Diphath, and Togarmah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the sons of Gamer, Aschanaz, and Riphath, and Thorgama.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=21" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">From Adam to Abraham</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ū·ḇə·nê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/1586.htm" title="1586: gō·mer (N-proper-ms) -- From gamar; completion; Gomer, the name of a son of Japheth and of his descendants; also of a Hebrewess.">of Gomer:</a> <a href="/hebrew/813.htm" title="813: ’aš·kă·naz (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Gomer, also his desc. and their land. Of foreign origin; Ashkenaz, a Japhethite, also his descendants.">Ashkenaz,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7384.htm" title="7384: wə·ḏî·p̄aṯ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Gomer, also his desc. Or Diyphath; of foreign origin; Riphath, a grandson of Japheth and his descendants.">Riphath,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8425.htm" title="8425: wə·ṯō·w·ḡar·māh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Togarmah; probably of foreign derivation; Togarmah, a son of Gomer and his posterity.">and Togarmah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Genesis 10:2-5</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. / The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. / And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/38-1.htm">Ezekiel 38:1-6</a></span><br />And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him / and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-18.htm">Genesis 9:18-19</a></span><br />The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. / These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/11-10.htm">Genesis 11:10-32</a></span><br />This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-21.htm">Genesis 10:21-32</a></span><br />And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber. / The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-1.htm">Genesis 9:1</a></span><br />And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Acts 17:26</a></span><br />From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Romans 1:20-23</a></span><br />For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. / For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/5-32.htm">Genesis 5:32</a></span><br />After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/6-10.htm">Genesis 6:10</a></span><br />And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/7-13.htm">Genesis 7:13</a></span><br />On that very day Noah entered the ark, along with his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and his wife, and the three wives of his sons—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/8-16.htm">Genesis 8:16-19</a></span><br />“Come out of the ark, you and your wife, along with your sons and their wives. / Bring out all the living creatures that are with you—birds, livestock, and everything that crawls upon the ground—so that they can spread out over the earth and be fruitful and multiply upon it.” / So Noah came out, along with his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/9-28.htm">Genesis 9:28-29</a></span><br />After the flood, Noah lived 350 years. / So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-35.htm">Luke 3:35-36</a></span><br />the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-20.htm">1 Peter 3:20</a></span><br />who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.</p><p class="hdg">Ashchenaz.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Genesis 10:3</a></b></br> And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.</p><p class="hdg">Ashkenaz.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Ashchenaz</a> <a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Ashkenaz</a> <a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Ash'kenaz</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">Gomer</a> <a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Riphath</a> <a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Togarmah</a> <a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Togar'mah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Ashchenaz</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Ashkenaz</a> <a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Ash'kenaz</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-6.htm">Gomer</a> <a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Riphath</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-14.htm">Togarmah</a> <a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Togar'mah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">Adam's line to Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">The sons of Japheth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-8.htm">The sons of Ham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">The sons of Shem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Shem's line to Abraham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">Ishmael's sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">The sons of Keturah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-34.htm">The posterity of Abraham by Esau.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-38.htm">The sons of Seir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">The kings of Edom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">The dukes of Edom.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The sons of Gomer:</b><br>Gomer is identified as one of the sons of Japheth, who was a son of Noah. This places Gomer among the nations that spread out after the flood, as described in <a href="/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a>. Gomer is often associated with the Cimmerians, an ancient people who lived in what is now southern Russia and Ukraine. This connection is supported by historical records and archaeological findings that trace the movements of these tribes. Gomer's descendants are believed to have migrated into Europe, influencing various cultures and peoples.<p><b>Ashkenaz:</b><br>Ashkenaz is traditionally linked to the Scythians, a group of ancient nomadic tribes known for their skills in horseback riding and warfare. The name Ashkenaz has also been associated with the region of Germany in later Jewish tradition, giving rise to the term "Ashkenazi Jews." This connection highlights the spread and influence of Gomer's descendants across different regions and cultures. The mention of Ashkenaz in <a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27</a> as a kingdom that would come against Babylon further emphasizes its historical significance.<p><b>Riphath:</b><br>Riphath is less clearly identified in historical records, but some scholars suggest a connection to the ancient peoples of the Carpathian region or the Riphean Mountains, which were thought to be in the northern part of Europe. The lack of detailed historical and archaeological evidence makes Riphath a more enigmatic figure, but it underscores the widespread dispersion of Japheth's descendants across Europe and Asia.<p><b>Togarmah:</b><br>Togarmah is often associated with the Armenians or the region of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). <a href="/ezekiel/38-6.htm">Ezekiel 38:6</a> mentions Togarmah as part of the coalition that will come against Israel in the prophetic "Gog and Magog" war, indicating its role in future eschatological events. The connection to Anatolia is supported by historical records that link Togarmah to the Phrygians or other ancient Anatolian peoples. This highlights the enduring influence of Gomer's lineage in both historical and prophetic contexts.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gomer.htm">Gomer</a></b><br>Gomer is the son of Japheth, one of Noah's three sons. Gomer is considered the progenitor of several nations and tribes, particularly those in the regions of Europe and Asia Minor.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ashkenaz.htm">Ashkenaz</a></b><br>Ashkenaz is the first son of Gomer. Historically, Ashkenaz is associated with the Scythians and later with the Germanic tribes. The name is also linked to the Ashkenazi Jews, who settled in Central and Eastern Europe.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/riphath.htm">Riphath</a></b><br>Riphath is the second son of Gomer. Some historical sources associate Riphath with the ancient peoples of the Carpathian region or the Paphlagonians in Asia Minor.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/togarmah.htm">Togarmah</a></b><br>Togarmah is the third son of Gomer. Togarmah is often associated with the Armenians and other tribes in the region of modern-day Turkey and the Caucasus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_roots.htm">Understanding Our Roots</a></b><br>Genealogies in the Bible remind us of the importance of understanding our spiritual and historical roots. They connect us to God's overarching plan throughout history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>The listing of nations and tribes demonstrates God's sovereignty and His orchestration of history. Each nation has a role in God's redemptive plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The descendants of Noah spread across the earth, forming diverse nations. This diversity is part of God's design, and we are called to unity in Christ despite our differences.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a></b><br>The genealogies often have prophetic significance, pointing to future events and God's unfolding plan. We should be attentive to how God fulfills His promises through history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>Our spiritual and familial legacies have lasting impacts. We should strive to leave a legacy of faithfulness and obedience to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_ashkenazi_jews.htm">Who are the Ashkenazi Jews?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_6_1-15_historically_reliable.htm">How can the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 6:1-15 be historically reliable if external archaeological sources do not confirm these priestly generations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_6_16-30_and_ex_6_16-19_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 6:16-30 list names that differ from other biblical genealogies (compare Exodus 6:16-19), and how can these discrepancies be reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_16_and_2_sam_6_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16 differ from 2 Samuel 6 in describing the Ark's journey and the people's offerings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The sons</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Gomer:</span><br /><span class="heb">גֹּ֑מֶר</span> <span class="translit">(gō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1586.htm">Strong's 1586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gomer -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants, also the wife of Hosea</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ashkenaz,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַשְׁכֲּנַ֥ז</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·kă·naz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_813.htm">Strong's 813: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ashkenaz -- a son of Gomer, also his descendants and their land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Riphath,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדִיפַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏî·p̄aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7384.htm">Strong's 7384: </a> </span><span class="str2">Riphath -- a son of Gomer, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Togarmah.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתוֹגַרְמָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯō·w·ḡar·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8425.htm">Strong's 8425: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beth-togarmah -- a son of Gomer, also his descendants and their land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">1 Chronicles 1:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">1 Chronicles 1:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">1 Chronicles 1:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">1 Chronicles 1:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">1 Chronicles 1:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">1 Chronicles 1:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">1 Chronicles 1:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">1 Chronicles 1:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">1 Chronicles 1:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">1 Chronicles 1:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 1:6 The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz and Diphath (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>