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Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.<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 Japheth <i>were</i> Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.<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 Japheth <i>were</i> Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech and Tiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The sons of Japheth <i>were</i> Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.<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 Japheth <i>were</i> Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The sons (descendants) of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Japheth’s sons: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Japheth&#8217s sons: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Japheth was the father of Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras, and they were the ancestors of the kingdoms named after them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Japheth's descendants were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth--Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras--were the ancestors of the peoples who bear their names. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Japheth's descendants were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.<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 Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. <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 Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.<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 Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Sons of Japheth: Gomer and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Sons of Japheth: Gomer and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech and Tiras.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, Thubal, Mosoch, Thiras. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, Tubal, Meshech, Tiras.<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 Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.<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 Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Mongolia, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.<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 Yaphet: Gamar and Magug and Maday and Yavan and Tubeil and Mashak and Tiras.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The sons of Japheth, Gamer, Magog, Madaim, Jovan, Helisa, Thobel, Mosoch, and Thiras.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/1-5.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=12" 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">4</span>The sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">The sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3315.htm" title="3315: ye·p̄eṯ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Noah. From pathah; expansion; Jepheth, a son of Noah; also his posterity.">of Japheth:</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.">Gomer,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4031.htm" title="4031: ū·mā·ḡō·wḡ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From Gowg; Magog, a son of Japheth; also a barbarous northern region.">Magog,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4074.htm" title="4074: ū·mā·ḏay (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Japheth, also his desc. and their land. Of foreign derivation; Madai, a country of central Asia.">Madai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3120.htm" title="3120: wə·yā·wān (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Japheth, also his desc. and their land. ">Javan,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8422.htm" title="8422: wə·ṯu·ḇāl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Tubal; probably of foreign derivation; Tubal, a postdiluvian patriarch and his posterity.">Tubal,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4902.htm" title="4902: ū·me·šeḵ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The same in form as meshek, but probably of foreign derivation; Meshek, a son of Japheth, and the people descended from him.">Meshech,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8494.htm" title="8494: wə·ṯî·rās (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Japheth and his desc. Probably of foreign derivation; Tiras, a son of Japheth.">and Tiras.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.…<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/27-13.htm">Ezekiel 27:13</a></span><br />Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants. They exchanged slaves and bronze utensils for your merchandise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-19.htm">Isaiah 66:19</a></span><br />I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations.<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="/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="/romans/1-14.htm">Romans 1:14</a></span><br />I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/10-32.htm">Genesis 10:32</a></span><br />All these are the clans of Noah’s sons, according to their generations and nations. From these the nations of the earth spread out after the flood.<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="/genesis/10-1.htm">Genesis 10:1</a></span><br />This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood.<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</a></span><br />“Come out of the ark, you and your wife, along with your sons and their wives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/8-18.htm">Genesis 8:18</a></span><br />So Noah came out, along with his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/10-1.htm">Genesis 10:1-5</a></b></br> Now these <i>are</i> the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: and unto them were sons born after the flood… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/27-13.htm">Ezekiel 27:13</a></b></br> Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they <i>were</i> thy merchants: they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/38-2.htm">Ezekiel 38:2,3,6</a></b></br> Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/10-3.htm">Gomer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-4.htm">Japheth</a> <a href="/genesis/10-4.htm">Javan</a> <a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Madai</a> <a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Magog</a> <a href="/genesis/10-23.htm">Meshech</a> <a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Tiras</a> <a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Tubal</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-6.htm">Gomer</a> <a href="/genesis/5-32.htm">Japheth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-7.htm">Javan</a> <a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Madai</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-2.htm">Magog</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">Meshech</a> <a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Tiras</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-19.htm">Tubal</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'; 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The genealogies in <a href="/1_chronicles/1.htm">1 Chronicles 1</a> and <a href="/genesis/10.htm">Genesis 10</a> are often referred to as the "Table of Nations," which outlines the origins of various ethnic groups after the flood. Japheth's lineage is significant in understanding the spread of humanity and the fulfillment of God's command to "fill the earth" (<a href="/genesis/9.htm">Genesis 9:1</a>).<p><b>Gomer:</b><br>Gomer is often linked to the Cimmerians, an ancient people who lived in what is now southern Russia and Ukraine. They are mentioned in Assyrian records and are believed to have migrated into parts of Europe. Gomer's descendants are thought to have settled in regions that later became known as Galatia and possibly Germany. This connection is supported by historical and linguistic studies.<p><b>Magog:</b><br>Magog is frequently associated with the Scythians, a nomadic group known for their skills in horseback riding and archery. They inhabited areas north of the Black Sea. In biblical prophecy, Magog is mentioned in <a href="/ezekiel/38.htm">Ezekiel 38-39</a> as a nation that will rise against Israel in the end times, often interpreted as a symbol of future opposition to God's people.<p><b>Madai:</b><br>Madai is identified with the Medes, an ancient Iranian people who lived in the region that is now northwestern Iran. The Medes played a significant role in the downfall of the Assyrian Empire and later formed a coalition with the Persians. This historical context is crucial for understanding the geopolitical landscape during the time of the Old Testament.<p><b>Javan:</b><br>Javan is traditionally associated with the Greeks. The name Javan is related to the Hebrew word for Greece, "Yavan." The descendants of Javan are believed to have settled in the Aegean region, including the islands and mainland of Greece. This connection is significant in understanding the spread of Hellenistic culture and its influence on the ancient world.<p><b>Tubal:</b><br>Tubal is often linked to the Tabali, an ancient people who lived in what is now central Turkey. They are mentioned in Assyrian records and were known for their metalworking skills. Tubal's descendants are thought to have played a role in the trade networks of the ancient Near East, contributing to the spread of technology and culture.<p><b>Meshech:</b><br>Meshech is associated with the Mushki, an ancient people who lived in the region of modern-day Turkey. They are mentioned in Assyrian and Hittite records. Meshech, along with Tubal, is also mentioned in <a href="/ezekiel/38.htm">Ezekiel 38-39</a> as part of the coalition against Israel, symbolizing future opposition to God's kingdom.<p><b>Tiras:</b><br>Tiras is traditionally linked to the Thracians, an ancient group that inhabited the region of southeastern Europe, including parts of modern-day Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey. The Thracians were known for their warrior culture and are mentioned in various Greek and Roman sources. Understanding Tiras's descendants helps trace the spread of Indo-European peoples across Europe.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/japheth.htm">Japheth</a></b><br>One of Noah's three sons, traditionally considered the ancestor of many Indo-European peoples. His descendants are often associated with the spread of nations and cultures across Europe and parts of Asia.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gomer.htm">Gomer</a></b><br>Traditionally linked to the Cimmerians, an ancient people who lived in what is now southern Russia and Ukraine.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/magog.htm">Magog</a></b><br>Often associated with a region or people in the far north, sometimes linked to prophetic texts concerning end-times events.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/madai.htm">Madai</a></b><br>Identified with the Medes, an ancient Iranian people who played a significant role in the history of the Near East.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/javan.htm">Javan</a></b><br>Associated with the Ionians or Greeks, indicating the spread of Japheth's descendants into the Mediterranean region.<br><br>6. <b><a href="/topical/t/tubal.htm">Tubal</a></b><br>Often linked to a people or region in Anatolia, modern-day Turkey.<br><br>7. <b><a href="/topical/m/meshech.htm">Meshech</a></b><br>Associated with a people or region in the vicinity of modern-day Turkey or Russia.<br><br>8. <b><a href="/topical/t/tiras.htm">Tiras</a></b><br>Traditionally linked to the Thracians, an ancient group of tribes in Southeast Europe.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god_in_history.htm">The Sovereignty of God in History</a></b><br>The genealogies remind us that God is sovereign over the nations and their histories. He orchestrates the rise and fall of peoples according to His divine plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>Despite the diversity of nations and cultures, all humanity shares a common ancestry. This should encourage us to seek unity and peace among different peoples.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prophetic_significance.htm">Prophetic Significance</a></b><br>The mention of certain names like Magog and Meshech in prophetic contexts reminds us of the unfolding of God's plan throughout history, encouraging us to remain vigilant and faithful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_heritage_and_identity.htm">Cultural Heritage and Identity</a></b><br>Understanding our spiritual and cultural heritage can enrich our identity and help us appreciate the diverse ways God has worked through different peoples.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_across_generations.htm">Faithfulness Across Generations</a></b><br>The genealogies encourage us to consider our legacy and the importance of passing down faith and values to future generations.<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/why_is_the_philippi_church_important.htm">Who were Meshech and Tubal in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_gomer_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Gomer in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_meshech_and_tubal.htm">Who were Meshech and Tubal in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_14_8-17_and_2_sam_5.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17 - How do we reconcile any discrepancies between this account of David's battles with the Philistines and the parallel text in 2 Samuel 5?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div><span class= "bld">THE SONS OF JAPHETH THE FAIR</span>--(<a href="/context/1_chronicles/1-5.htm" title="The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.">1Chronicles 1:5-7</a>).<p>The Oriental theory of political and even social communities refers each to a common ancestor. The Israelites are known as "sons of Israel," the Ammonites as "sons of Ammon" (Authorised version, "children"). In the same way, an Arab tribe is called. the "Beni Hassan" (sons of Hassan), and Assurbanipal styles his subjects "sons of Asshur." Sometimes a people is called "sons" of the land or city they inhabit; <span class= "ital">e.g.,</span> the Babylonians are styled "sons of Babel." The "sons of Japheth" are probably the fair Caucasian race.<p>(5) <span class= "bld">Gomer.</span>--The Cimmerians of the Greek writers; called Gi-mir-ra-a-a in Assyrian inscriptions. Their country was Cappadocia, called <span class= "ital">Gamir</span> by the ancient Armenians. The Arabic version has "Turkey."<p><span class= "bld">Magog.</span>--<a href="/context/ezekiel/38-2.htm" title="Son of man, set your face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,">Ezekiel 38:2-3</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/38-6.htm" title="Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with you.">Ezekiel 38:6</a> speaks of Gog, king of Magog, and suzerain of Tubal, Meshech, Gomer and the house of Togarmah. With the name Gog compare Gagu, king of Salii, mentioned in connection with Assurbanipal's campaign against the Manna-a. Magog appears to be a general name for the peoples north of Assyria, <span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> in Armenia.<p><span class= "bld">Madai.</span>--The Medes. <a href="/2_kings/17-6.htm" title="In the ninth year of Hoshea the king of Assyria took Samaria, and carried Israel away into Assyria, and placed them in Halah and in Habor by the river of Gozan, and in the cities of the Medes.">2Kings 17:6</a>; <a href="/isaiah/13-17.htm" title="Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and as for gold, they shall not delight in it.">Isaiah 13:17</a>. Assyr., <span class= "ital">Ma-da-a-a.</span> . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 5-7.</span> - B. LIST OF SONS AND GRANDSONS OF JAPHETH. After the mention of Noah's three sons, in the order of their age (though some on slender ground think Ham the youngest), this order, as in <a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Genesis 10:2</a>, is reversed; and the compiler, beginning with <span class="cmt_word">Japheth</span>, the youngest, apparently with the view of disposing of what his purpose may not so particularly require, gives the names of seven sons and seven grandsons, viz. three through <span class="cmt_word">Gomar</span>, the eldest son, and four through <span class="cmt_word">Javan</span>, the fourth son. These fourteen names are identical in the Authorized Version with the list of <a href="/genesis/10-2.htm">Genesis 10:2-4</a>. The Septuagint, though not identical in the spelling of the four names <span class="cmt_word">Madai</span>, <span class="cmt_word">Tiras</span>, <span class="cmt_word">Tarshish</span>, and <span class="cmt_word">Kittim</span>, shows no material differences in the two places. In the Hebrew, according to the text and edition consulted, very slight variations are found in the orthography of Tubal (<span class="hebrew">וְתֻבָּל</span> here for <span class="hebrew">וְתֻבָל</span>) and Tarshish (<span class="hebrew">וְתַרְשִׁישָׁח</span> here for <span class="hebrew">וְתַרְשִׁישׁ</span>)and in the adoption of <span class="cmt_word">Riphath</span> and <span class="cmt_word">Dodanim</span> in this book for <span class="accented">Diphath</span> and <span class="accented">Rodanim.</span> The names <span class="accented">Kittim</span> and <span class="accented">Dodanim</span> look less like names of individuals than of such family, tribe, or nation as descended from the individual. At the close of this short enumeration, we have in Genesis the statement, "By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations." It is evident here also that, whether the compiler borrowed from the Book of Genesis itself, or from some common source open to both, his objects are not exactly the same. Time and the present position and condition of that part of his people for which he was writing governed him, and dictated the difference. Accordingly we do not pause here on the colonizings and the fresh seats and habitations of the sons and grandsons of <span class="accented">Japheth.</span> The subject, one of extreme interest, and the threads of it perhaps not so hopelessly lost as is sometimes thought, belongs to the place in Genesis from which the above verse is cited. It may, however, be written here that the rather verbose disquisitions of Joseph Mede are neither altogether unin-retorting nor in some parts of them unlikely. They form Discourses 47, 48, bk. 1. (edit. 'The Works of Joseph Mode.' London, 1664). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/1-5.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">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 Japheth:</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶ֔פֶת</span> <span class="translit">(ye·p̄eṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3315.htm">Strong's 3315: </a> </span><span class="str2">Japheth -- a son of Noah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gomer,</span><br /><span class="heb">גֹּ֣מֶר</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">Magog,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמָג֔וֹג</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mā·ḡō·wḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4031.htm">Strong's 4031: </a> </span><span class="str2">Magog -- perhaps 'land of Gog', a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Madai,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמָדַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mā·ḏay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Media -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Javan,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָוָ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·wān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3120.htm">Strong's 3120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Javan -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Tubal,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתֻבָ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯu·ḇāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8422.htm">Strong's 8422: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tubal -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Meshech,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֶ֖שֶׁךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·me·šeḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4902.htm">Strong's 4902: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meshech -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants and their land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Tiras.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתִירָֽס׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯî·rās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8494.htm">Strong's 8494: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tiras -- a son of Japheth and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">1 Chronicles 1:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">1 Chronicles 1:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">1 Chronicles 1:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">1 Chronicles 1:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">1 Chronicles 1:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">1 Chronicles 1:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">1 Chronicles 1:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">1 Chronicles 1:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">1 Chronicles 1:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">1 Chronicles 1:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 1:5 The sons of Japheth: Gomer and Magog (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:6" /></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>