A son of the patriarch Noah's son Japheth. He was father of Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
About Gomer
1. Son of Japheth, who was a son of Noah (Gn 10:2; cf. 1 Chr 1:5). He had three sons: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah (Gn 10:3; 1 Chr 1:6). He is the progenitor of the ancient Cimmerians, who according to Ezekiel’s prophecy would join with Gog, the leader of the Magogites, in an effort to stamp out Israel (Ez 38:6).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Japheth
- Half-siblings 6
- Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech (Genesis 10:2), Tiras
- Children 3
- Ashkenaz, Riphath, Togarmah
- Nieces & Nephews 4
- Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, Dodanim
- Uncles 2
- Shem, Ham
- Cousins 9
- Asshur, Elam (Genesis 10:22), Arpachshad, Lud, Aram, Canaan (Son of Ham), Cush, Egypt, Put
Key References
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.
All Scripture References (5)
Genesis (2)
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
1 Chronicles (2)
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.
Ezekiel (1)
as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.