Meshech
Meshech, a nation descended from Japheth (Genesis 10:2), often mentioned together with Tubal as trading partners of Tyre (Ezekiel 27:13) and allies of Gog.
The name Meshech means “who is drawn by force”
PlaceAsiaOld Testament2 books5 verses
Summary
A location in Asia first mentioned at Psalm 120:5; referred to as Meshech (מֶ֫שֶׁךְ).
Location
- Identified as
- about 200 km around Gordion
- Certainty
- Widely agreed (100% of scholarship)
- Coordinates
- 39.655° N, 31.994° E
Glossary entries
Connections
- Founded by
Alternative names
- מֶ֫שֶׁךְMeshech
Mentions
- Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar!
- Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants. They exchanged slaves and bronze utensils for your merchandise.
- “Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him
- …and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal.
- “As for you, O son of man, prophesy against Gog and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal.