Ashkenaz is a figure mentioned in the genealogies of the Bible, specifically in the Table of Nations found in Genesis 10. According to the biblical account, Ashkenaz is a descendant of Noah, through the line of Japheth. The Berean Standard Bible provides the following reference: "The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah" (Genesis 10:3). This places Ashkenaz as a son of Gomer, who is a son of Japheth, one of Noah's three sons.

The descendants of Ashkenaz are traditionally associated with the peoples who settled in regions north of Israel, often linked to areas around the Black Sea and parts of Europe. Historical and biblical scholarship often connects Ashkenaz with the Scythians or other Indo-European groups. The name "Ashkenaz" has also been historically associated with the Germanic regions, particularly in Jewish tradition, where "Ashkenazi" refers to Jews of Central and Eastern European descent.

In 1 Chronicles 1:6, the genealogy is reiterated: "The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah" . This repetition underscores the importance of Ashkenaz in the genealogical records of the Bible, highlighting the spread of nations and peoples from the descendants of Noah.

The prophetic literature of the Bible also makes mention of Ashkenaz. In Jeremiah 51:27, Ashkenaz is called upon as part of a coalition against Babylon: "Raise a banner in the land; blow the trumpet among the nations; prepare the nations against her; summon the kingdoms against her: Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a marshal against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts" . This passage suggests that the descendants of Ashkenaz were considered a significant group, capable of being rallied for military purposes.

The historical and geographical identification of Ashkenaz has been a subject of much scholarly debate. While the biblical text provides limited information, the association with regions north of Israel and the connection to later European groups have been widely accepted. The name "Ashkenaz" itself has evolved over time, particularly within Jewish history, to denote a cultural and ethnic identity among Jews in Europe.

In summary, Ashkenaz is a biblical figure whose descendants are linked to the spread of nations following the flood. The biblical references to Ashkenaz highlight the interconnectedness of ancient peoples and the broad geographical scope of the descendants of Noah.Jeremiah 51:27
Set you up a standard in the land, blow the trumpet among the nations, prepare the nations against her, call together against her the kingdoms of Ararat, Minni, and Ashchenaz; appoint a captain against her; cause the horses to come up as the rough caterpillars.
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813. Ashkenaz -- a son of Gomer, also his desc. and their land
... and their land NASB Word Usage Ashkenaz (3). Ashkenaz. Of foreign origin; Ashkenaz,
a Japhethite, also his descendants -- Ashkenaz. 812, 813. Ashkenaz. 814 > ...
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... Tiras. Three descendants of Gomer are listed and four of Javan. ... names. 3.
And the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz and Riphath and Togarmah. ...
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... Meshech. Tiras. Ashkenaz, Elishah, Riphath, Tarshish, Togarmah. Kittim, Dodanim. ...
So it seems to have been with the descendants of the three sons of Noah. ...
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