Tubal
Tubal, a nation descended from Japheth, known for trading in slaves and bronze, and allied with Gog in the prophecy of Ezekiel.
The name Tubal means “the earth; the world; confusion”
PlaceOld Testament2 books5 verses
Summary
Location
- Identified as
- Tabal
- Certainty
- Widely agreed (100% of scholarship)
- Coordinates
- 37.296° N, 36.254° E
Glossary entries
Connections
- Founded by
Alternative names
- תּוּבַלTubal
Mentions
- I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations.
- 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.