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He is identified as a descendant of Noah, through the line of Japheth. The name Ashkenaz is also associated with a region or people group in ancient times.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Genesis 10:3</a> :</b> "The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah." In this passage, Ashkenaz is listed as one of the sons of Gomer, who is the son of Japheth. This places Ashkenaz among the Japhetic peoples, traditionally understood to be the ancestors of various Indo-European groups.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">1 Chronicles 1:6</a> :</b> "The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah." This verse reiterates the genealogy found in Genesis, confirming Ashkenaz's place in the lineage of Japheth.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27</a> :</b> "Raise a banner in the land; blow the trumpet among the nations; prepare the nations against her; summon the kingdoms against her—Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a marshal against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts." In this prophetic context, Ashkenaz is mentioned alongside other regions or peoples, suggesting its recognition as a distinct group or territory during the time of Jeremiah.<br><br><b>Historical and Geographical Context:</b><br><br>The identification of Ashkenaz has been a subject of scholarly debate. Traditionally, Ashkenaz has been associated with regions in the vicinity of the Black Sea, possibly linked to the Scythians or other Indo-European tribes. Some historical sources suggest a connection to the area known as Phrygia in Asia Minor.<br><br>In later Jewish tradition, the term "Ashkenaz" came to be associated with the Jewish communities of Central and Eastern Europe. This usage, however, is a post-biblical development and reflects the migration and settlement patterns of Jewish populations in the medieval period.<br><br><b>Cultural and Theological Significance:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the mention of Ashkenaz in the Table of Nations underscores the biblical theme of the dispersion of peoples and the diversity of nations stemming from Noah's descendants. This genealogical framework serves to highlight the unity of humanity under God's creation, while also acknowledging the distinct identities and roles of various peoples in the unfolding biblical narrative.<br><br>The prophetic mention of Ashkenaz in <a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27</a>, in the context of judgment against Babylon, illustrates the broader biblical motif of divine sovereignty over nations. It reflects the belief that God orchestrates historical events and uses various peoples to accomplish His purposes, including the execution of judgment and the fulfillment of prophecy.<br><br>Overall, Ashkenaz represents both a historical lineage and a geographical entity within the biblical worldview, contributing to the rich tapestry of nations and cultures that populate the biblical narrative.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Ashkenaz</span><p>a fire that spreads<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Ashkenaz</span><p>(<i>spreading fire</i>), one of the three sons of Gomer, son of Japhet. (<a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Genesis 10:3</a>) We may probably recognize the tribe of Ashkenaz on the northern shore of Asia Minor in the name of Lake Ascanius, and in Europe in the name <i>Scandia, Scandinavia</i> . Knobel considers that Ashkenaz is to be identified with the German race.<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Ashkenaz</span><p>A son of Gomer and grandson of Japheth, <a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Genesis 10:3</a>. The region people by his descendants is named in <a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27</a> with Minni and Ararat, provinces of Armenia. It probably lay towards the Black Sea. </p><a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>One of the three sons of Gomer (<a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Genesis 10:3</a>), and founder of one of the tribes of the Japhetic race. They are mentioned in connection with Minni and Ararat, and hence their original seat must have been in Armenia (<a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27</a>), probably near the Black Sea, which, from their founder, was first called Axenus, and afterwards the Euxine. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ASHKENAZ</span><p>ash'-ke-naz ('ashkenaz): The name occurs in <a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Genesis 10:3</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/16.htm">1 Chronicles 16</a>, in the list of the sons of Japheth as a son of Gomer. See <a href="../t/table.htm">TABLE OF NATIONS</a>. It occurs also in <a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27</a> (the King James Version "Ashchenaz") in connection with the kingdoms of Ararat and Minni, which suggests a location about Armenia.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/813.htm"><span class="l">813. <b>Ashkenaz</b> -- a son of Gomer, also his desc. and their land</span></a><br><b>...</b> 812, 813. <b>Ashkenaz</b>. 814 . a son of Gomer, also his desc. and their land.<br> Transliteration: <b>Ashkenaz</b> Phonetic Spelling: (ash-ken-az') Short Definition: <b>Ashkenaz</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/813.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_x.htm"><span class="l">Chapter x</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 3. And the sons of Gomer: <b>Ashkenaz</b> and Riphath and Togarmah. "<b>Ashkenaz</b>" might<br> be identified with Ascanius, the name of a sea in Bithynia. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter x.htm</font><p><a href="/library/smith/jeremiah/appendix_i.htm"><span class="l">Appendix I.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Nineveh, but had to retire because of the onset from the north of the Scythians,<br> the Ashguzai of the Assyrian monuments, probably the <b>Ashkenaz</b> or Ashkunza <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/smith/jeremiah/appendix i.htm</font><p><a href="/library/killen/the_ancient_church/endnotes.htm"><span class="l">[Endnotes]</span></a> <br><b>...</b> ". JAPHETH. Gomer, Magog. Madai. Javan, Tubal. Meshech. Tiras. <b>Ashkenaz</b>,<br> Elishah, Riphath, Tarshish, Togarmah. Kittim, Dodanim. It <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/killen/the ancient church/endnotes.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/ashkenaz.htm"><span class="l"><b>Ashkenaz</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>ASHKENAZ</b>. ash'-ke-naz ('<b>ashkenaz</b>): The name occurs in Genesis 10:3 1 Chronicles<br> 16, in the list of the sons of Japheth as a son of Gomer. See TABLE OF NATIONS. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ashkenaz.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ash'kenaz.htm"><span class="l">Ash'kenaz (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Ash'kenaz. <b>Ashkenaz</b>, Ash'kenaz. Ashnah . <b>...</b> Ash'kenaz (3 Occurrences). Genesis<br> 10:3 And the sons of Gomer: <b>Ashkenaz</b>, and Riphath, and Togarmah. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ash'kenaz.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gomer.htm"><span class="l">Gomer (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (2.) The eldest son of Japheth, and father of <b>Ashkenaz</b>, Riphath, and Togarmah (Genesis<br> 10:2, 3 <b>...</b> Genesis 10:3 The sons of Gomer: <b>Ashkenaz</b>, Riphath, and Togarmah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gomer.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/togarmah.htm"><span class="l">Togarmah (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Bible, 390-405 AD) Thorgoma): 1. Its Forms: A Suggested Identification: The 3rd<br> son of Gomer, and grandson of Japheth, his brothers being <b>Ashkenaz</b> and Riphath <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/togarmah.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/armenia.htm"><span class="l">Armenia (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> mentions the central district (UrarTu proper, near Lake Van), the land of the Manna<br> (Minni, Jeremiah 51:27), Nahri ("the Rivers"), Ashguza (<b>Ashkenaz</b>, ib), etc. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/armenia.htm - 21k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/togar'mah.htm"><span class="l">Togar'mah (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 10:3 And the sons of Gomer: <b>Ashkenaz</b>, and Riphath, and Togarmah. (See RSV).<br> 1 Chronicles 1:6 And the sons of Gomer: <b>Ashkenaz</b>, and Diphath, and Togarmah. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/togar'mah.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/minni.htm"><span class="l">Minni (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MINNI. min'-i (minni): A kingdom mentioned in<br> Jeremiah 51:27, along with Ararat and <b>Ashkenaz</b>, as assailants of Babylon. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/minni.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/ararat.htm"><span class="l">Ararat (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> In Jeremiah 51:27 Ararat is associated with Minni and <b>Ashkenaz</b>, which according<br> to the Assyrian monuments lay just to the east of Armenia. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ararat.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/japheth.htm"><span class="l">Japheth (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The sons of Gomer (<b>Ashkenaz</b>, Riphath and Togarmah) were all settled in the West<br> Asian tract; while the sons of Javan (Elisah, Tarshish, Kittim and Dodanim or <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/japheth.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/infant.htm"><span class="l">Infant (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> ensign in the land, Blow a trumpet among nations, Sanctify against it nations, Summon<br> against it the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and <b>Ashkenaz</b>, Appoint against <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/infant.htm - 12k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Ashkenazi-Jews.html">Who are the Ashkenazi Jews? Are the Ashkenazim truly Jews? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Ashkenaz (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Genesis 10:3</a></span><br />The sons of Gomer: <span class="boldtext">Ashkenaz</span>, Riphath, and Togarmah.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">1 Chronicles 1:6</a></span><br />The sons of Gomer: <span class="boldtext">Ashkenaz</span>, and Diphath, and Togarmah.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/51-27.htm">Jeremiah 51:27</a></span><br />Set up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and <span class="boldtext">Ashkenaz</span>: appoint a marshal against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough canker worm.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/a/ashkenaz.htm">Ashkenaz</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/ashkenaz--descendants_of.htm">Ashkenaz: Descendants of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/a/ashkenaz--son_of_gomer.htm">Ashkenaz: Son of Gomer</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ashkenaz.htm">Ashkenaz (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/ashnah.htm">Ashnah (2 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/a/ashkelonites.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ashkelonites"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ashkelonites" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/a/ash'kenaz.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ash'kenaz"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ash'kenaz" /></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="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></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>