Meshech מֶ֫שֶׁךְ
Son of Japheth and grandson of Noah.
Biography
Meshech was one of the sons of Japheth and a grandson of Noah, mentioned in the Table of Nations (Gen.10.2; 1Ch.1.5). The Table of Nations is a genealogical record of the descendants of Noah's three sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—and their dispersal after the Tower of Babel. Meshech is listed among the sons of Japheth, along with his brothers Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, and Tiras. These sons and their descendants are generally associated with the peoples of the northern and western regions, including Asia Minor and Europe.
Family
Siblings
- Gomer Early PatriarchSon of JaphethSon of Japheth; father of Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.View full profile →
- Magog Early PatriarchSon of JaphethSon of Japheth; progenitor of a people groupView full profile →
- Madai Early PatriarchSon of JaphethSon of Japheth; progenitor of the MedesView full profile →
- Javan Early PatriarchSon of JaphethSon of Japheth; ancestor of Greek peopleView full profile →
- Tubal Early PatriarchSon of JaphethSon of Japheth, grandson of NoahView full profile →
- Tiras Early PatriarchSon of JaphethSon of Japheth, grandson of NoahView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse Study available
- Genesis 10:2
"The sons of Japheth were: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:5
"The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מֶ֫שֶׁךְ | H4902G |