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Ashkenaz(ashchenaz)

/ASH-ke-naz/

Summary

A grandson of Japheth through Gomer, whose descendants settled in the region near Armenia.

☩Japhethite Descendant

Ashkenaz was a son of Gomer and grandson of Japheth, listed in the Table of Nations. His descendants became a people group in the region of Armenia and Asia Minor. Jeremiah calls the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz to war against Babylon, indicating their location in the Armenian highlands.

Key verses:Genesis 10:31 Chronicles 1:6Jeremiah 51:27

Related Verses3 mentions

Genesis· 1 verse

10:3

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

1:6

Jeremiah· 1 verse

51:27

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ashkenaz," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Ashkenaz," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).