Meshech

Meshech, a son of Japheth and grandson of Noah, is mentioned in the Table of Nations.

The name Meshech means “who is drawn by force”

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Summary

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

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Family members

Father: Japheth
Siblings: Gomer Javan Madai Magog Tiras Tubal

Alternative names

מֶ֫שֶׁךְMeshech

Mentions

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