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People

Ashkenaz

Ashkenaz was a grandson of Japheth and son of Gomer, mentioned in the Table of Nations.

The name Ashkenaz means “a fire that spreads”

MaleEarly PatriarchPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A man of the Gomerians living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 10:3; only referred to as Ashkenaz (אַשְׁכְּנַז); son of Gomer; a brother of Riphath and Togarmah.

Glossary entries

Ashkenaz Ashchenaz

Family members

Father

Gomer

Siblings

Riphath Togarmah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 10:3
    The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
  2. 1 Chronicles 1:6
    The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.