|
|
Japheth
Name means: Extension
Parents: Noah and unnamed wife
Wife: Not named
Children: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, Tiras
Found in: Genesis 5-11, I Chronicles 1
Japheth was one of Noah's three sons. He went into the ark with his parents and brothers and was thus saved from the flood. His descendants spread to the coastlands and dwelt around the sea, becoming the Gentile nation.
Genesis 9:27 - May God expand the territory of Japheth! May Japheth share the prosperity of Shem, and may Canaan be his servant.
|
Civilizations