1 Chronicles 1:6
New International Version
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath and Togarmah.

New Living Translation
The descendants of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

English Standard Version
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

King James Bible
And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

New King James Version
The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.

NASB 1995
The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.

Christian Standard Bible
Gomer’s sons: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Gomer’s sons: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, and Diphath, and Togarmah.

Contemporary English Version
Gomer was the ancestor of Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Diphath, and Togarmah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Gomer's descendants were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

Good News Translation
The descendants of Gomer were the people of Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

International Standard Version
Gomer's descendants were Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

NET Bible
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

World English Bible
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Gomer: Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Gomer: Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Gomer: Ashchenaz and Riphath, and Togarmah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the sons of Gomer: Ascenez, and Riphath, and Thogorma.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

New American Bible
The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

New Revised Standard Version
The descendants of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Gomer: Ashchenaz, Diphar, and Togarmah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The sons of Gamar: Ashknez and Diphar and Tugarma.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, and Diphath, and Togarmah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Gamer, Aschanaz, and Riphath, and Thorgama.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
From Adam to Abraham
5The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. 6The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. 7And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.…

Cross References
Genesis 10:2-5
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. / The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. / And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites. ...

Ezekiel 38:1-6
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “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. ...

Genesis 9:18-19
The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem, Ham, and Japheth. And Ham was the father of Canaan. / These three were the sons of Noah, and from them the whole earth was populated.

Genesis 11:10-32
This is the account of Shem. Two years after the flood, when Shem was 100 years old, he became the father of Arphaxad. / And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters. / When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah. ...

Genesis 10:21-32
And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Shem was the forefather of all the sons of Eber. / The sons of Shem: Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. / The sons of Aram: Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash. ...

Genesis 9:1
And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.

Acts 17:26
From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.

Romans 1:20-23
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. / For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, ...

Genesis 5:32
After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 6:10
And Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Genesis 7:13
On that very day Noah entered the ark, along with his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and his wife, and the three wives of his sons—

Genesis 8:16-19
“Come out of the ark, you and your wife, along with your sons and their wives. / Bring out all the living creatures that are with you—birds, livestock, and everything that crawls upon the ground—so that they can spread out over the earth and be fruitful and multiply upon it.” / So Noah came out, along with his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives. ...

Genesis 9:28-29
After the flood, Noah lived 350 years. / So Noah lived a total of 950 years, and then he died.

Luke 3:35-36
the son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, / the son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech,

1 Peter 3:20
who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In the ark a few people, only eight souls, were saved through water.


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

Ashchenaz.

Genesis 10:3
And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

Ashkenaz.

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1 Chronicles 1
1. Adam's line to Noah.
5. The sons of Japheth.
8. The sons of Ham.
17. The sons of Shem.
24. Shem's line to Abraham.
29. Ishmael's sons.
32. The sons of Keturah.
34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau.
38. The sons of Seir.
43. The kings of Edom.
51. The dukes of Edom.














The sons of Gomer:
Gomer is identified as one of the sons of Japheth, who was a son of Noah. This places Gomer among the nations that spread out after the flood, as described in Genesis 10. Gomer is often associated with the Cimmerians, an ancient people who lived in what is now southern Russia and Ukraine. This connection is supported by historical records and archaeological findings that trace the movements of these tribes. Gomer's descendants are believed to have migrated into Europe, influencing various cultures and peoples.

Ashkenaz:
Ashkenaz is traditionally linked to the Scythians, a group of ancient nomadic tribes known for their skills in horseback riding and warfare. The name Ashkenaz has also been associated with the region of Germany in later Jewish tradition, giving rise to the term "Ashkenazi Jews." This connection highlights the spread and influence of Gomer's descendants across different regions and cultures. The mention of Ashkenaz in Jeremiah 51:27 as a kingdom that would come against Babylon further emphasizes its historical significance.

Riphath:
Riphath is less clearly identified in historical records, but some scholars suggest a connection to the ancient peoples of the Carpathian region or the Riphean Mountains, which were thought to be in the northern part of Europe. The lack of detailed historical and archaeological evidence makes Riphath a more enigmatic figure, but it underscores the widespread dispersion of Japheth's descendants across Europe and Asia.

Togarmah:
Togarmah is often associated with the Armenians or the region of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). Ezekiel 38:6 mentions Togarmah as part of the coalition that will come against Israel in the prophetic "Gog and Magog" war, indicating its role in future eschatological events. The connection to Anatolia is supported by historical records that link Togarmah to the Phrygians or other ancient Anatolian peoples. This highlights the enduring influence of Gomer's lineage in both historical and prophetic contexts.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Gomer
Gomer is the son of Japheth, one of Noah's three sons. Gomer is considered the progenitor of several nations and tribes, particularly those in the regions of Europe and Asia Minor.

2. Ashkenaz
Ashkenaz is the first son of Gomer. Historically, Ashkenaz is associated with the Scythians and later with the Germanic tribes. The name is also linked to the Ashkenazi Jews, who settled in Central and Eastern Europe.

3. Riphath
Riphath is the second son of Gomer. Some historical sources associate Riphath with the ancient peoples of the Carpathian region or the Paphlagonians in Asia Minor.

4. Togarmah
Togarmah is the third son of Gomer. Togarmah is often associated with the Armenians and other tribes in the region of modern-day Turkey and the Caucasus.
Teaching Points
Understanding Our Roots
Genealogies in the Bible remind us of the importance of understanding our spiritual and historical roots. They connect us to God's overarching plan throughout history.

God's Sovereignty Over Nations
The listing of nations and tribes demonstrates God's sovereignty and His orchestration of history. Each nation has a role in God's redemptive plan.

Unity in Diversity
The descendants of Noah spread across the earth, forming diverse nations. This diversity is part of God's design, and we are called to unity in Christ despite our differences.

Prophetic Fulfillment
The genealogies often have prophetic significance, pointing to future events and God's unfolding plan. We should be attentive to how God fulfills His promises through history.

Legacy and Influence
Our spiritual and familial legacies have lasting impacts. We should strive to leave a legacy of faithfulness and obedience to God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֖י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Gomer:
גֹּ֑מֶר (gō·mer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1586: Gomer -- a son of Japheth, also his descendants, also the wife of Hosea

Ashkenaz,
אַשְׁכֲּנַ֥ז (’aš·kă·naz)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 813: Ashkenaz -- a son of Gomer, also his descendants and their land

Riphath,
וְדִיפַ֖ת (wə·ḏî·p̄aṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7384: Riphath -- a son of Gomer, also his desc

and Togarmah.
וְתוֹגַרְמָֽה׃ (wə·ṯō·w·ḡar·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8425: Beth-togarmah -- a son of Gomer, also his descendants and their land


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