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Gomer (son of Japheth)

A son of Japheth and ancestor of northern peoples.

Role: Son of Japheth
Lived: Primeval age

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Family & lineage
BibleSon of Japheth.
Genesis 10:2
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Where in scripture

Genesis

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

Genesis 10:2 — Son of Japheth

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.

Genesis 10:2

Family

JaphethMagogMadaiJavanTubalMeshechTirasGomerAshkenazRiphathTogarmah