Mash

Mash (or Meshech), a son of Aram, was a grandson of Shem.

MaleEarly PatriarchPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A man of the Syrians living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 10:23; referred to as Mash (מַשׁ) or Meshech (מֶ֫שֶׁךְ); son of Aram; a brother of Uz, Hul and Gether.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Aram
Siblings: Gether Hul Uz

Alternative names

מַשׁMash
מֶ֫שֶׁךְMeshechmeans “who is drawn by force”

Mentions

Genesis 10:23מַשׁ · Mash
The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.
1 Chronicles 1:17מֶ֫שֶׁךְ · Meshech
The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech.