1 Chronicles 1:5

Translations

Modern

The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.

Traditional

The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

Literal

The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

Latin

Filii Japheth: Gomer, et Magog, et Madai, et Javan, Thubal, Mosoch, Thiras.

Original

Hebrew

English

The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.

Notes

1 Chronicles 1:5–23

The record of Noah’s descendants shows Abraham’s place in history. The ethnic background of the seventy nations gives context to Israel’s history (compare Genesis 10).

1 Chronicles 1:1–2:2

The Chronicler starts by showing Israel's place among the nations. He traces their ancestry from Adam to Jacob, using information from Genesis.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

Related verses

Genesis 10:1–5
This is the account of Noah’s sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, who also had sons after the flood.
Ezekiel 38:6
…as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.
Ezekiel 27:13
Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants. They exchanged slaves and bronze utensils for your merchandise.
Ezekiel 38:2–3
“Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him
Ezekiel 39:1
“As for you, O son of man, prophesy against Gog and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal.

Parallels

Genesis 5:1–32 Genesis 10:1–32 Genesis 11:10–26

People

Gomer: Son of Japheth; father of Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah Japheth: Son of Noah, ancestor of Indo-European peoples Javan: Son of Japheth; ancestor of Greek people Madai: Son of Japheth; progenitor of the Medes Magog: Son of Japheth; progenitor of a people group Meshech: Son of Japheth and grandson of Noah Tiras: Son of Japheth, grandson of Noah Tubal: Son of Japheth, grandson of Noah

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gomer Greece, Greek Japheth Javan (Person) Javan (Place) Madai Magog Marriage, Marriage Customs Shem Tiras Tubal Zemarites

Topics

Genealogy: To Abraham Gomer: Son of Japheth Japheth: Descendants of Javan: Son of Japheth Madai: Son of Japheth Magog: Son of Japheth Meshech: Also Called Mesech: Son of Japheth Tiras: Son of Japheth Tubal: Son of Japheth

1 Chronicles 1:5

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