KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the three sons who descended from Gomer, helping to trace the family lines after Noah's flood.
📚 Historical Context
Genesis 10 is part of the Table of Nations, a biblical genealogy that traces the descendants of Noah's sons after the Great Flood, showing how various people groups spread across the earth. Gomer was one of Japheth's sons, and his listed offspring, such as Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah, are associated with ancient tribes that likely settled in regions like Asia Minor. This chapter emphasizes God's role in dispersing humanity and establishing the foundations of nations as part of His created order.
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