Meshech

Who

One of the fathers of the nations after the Flood, in the table of Genesis 10. Named as son of Japheth (Genesis 10:2).

Generated from the genealogies; a fuller description is still to be written.

Key verses

1. Genesis 10:2

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

Where the Bible names him

Family

Parents

• JJaphethGenesis 10:2

Brothers and sisters

• GGomer
• MMagog
• MMadai
• JJavan
• TTubal
• TTiras

Discussed by

Comments on the verses that name him.

• Aphrahat, Select Demonstrations Demonstration 5

  Of Wars. 1. This reflection has befallen me at this time concerning the shaking that is to take place at this time, and the host that has assembled itself for the sword. The times were disposed beforehand by God. The…