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

1 CHRONICLES 1:5KJV
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1 Chronicles 1:5 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 1:5 mean?

1 Chronicles 1:5 lists the sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. This verse is part of a genealogy showing the descendants of Noah after the flood, specifically focusing on Japheth’s line.

The book of 1 Chronicles opens with genealogies, and here the writer is recording the family line for the people of Israel. This list is not a story but a record, helping readers trace the origins of various ancient peoples believed to have descended from Japheth. The verse sets the stage for understanding how different nations and groups are connected in the biblical account.

Where else these words appear

“Tiras” Hebrew H8494 · used in 2 verses

  • Genesis 10:2 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

“Magog” Hebrew H4031 · used in 4 verses

  • Genesis 10:2 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
  • Ezekiel 38:2 Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
  • Ezekiel 39:6 And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD.

“Gomer” Hebrew H1586 · used in 6 verses

  • Genesis 10:2 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
  • Genesis 10:3 And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
  • Ezekiel 38:6 Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee.

“Tubal” Hebrew H8422 · used in 8 verses

  • Genesis 10:2 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.
  • Ezekiel 27:13 Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market.
  • Ezekiel 38:2 Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,