Madai

Gender male Type Person Hebrew מָדַי

A son of Japheth and founder of the Medians, mentioned in Genesis 10:2, living during the time of the patriarchs.

About Madai

Third of Japheth’s seven sons (Gn 10:2; 1 Chr 1:5).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Japheth
Half-siblings 6
Gomer, Magog, Javan, Tubal, Meshech (Genesis 10:2), Tiras
Nieces & Nephews 7
Ashkenaz, Riphath, Togarmah, 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

Genesis 10:2

The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.

1 Chronicles 1:5

The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.

All Scripture References (2)

Genesis (1)
Genesis 10:2

The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:5

The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.