Keraia
People

Madai

Madai, a son of Japheth, is considered the ancestor of the Medes.

The name Madai means “a measure; judging; a garment”

MaleEarly PatriarchPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 10:2; only referred to as Madai (מָדַי); son of Japheth; a brother of Gomer, Magog, Javan, Tubal, Meshech and Tiras.

Glossary entries

Madai

Family members

Father

Japheth

Siblings

Gomer Javan Magog Meshech Tiras Tubal

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 10:2
    The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
  2. 1 Chronicles 1:5
    The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.