A nation, probably to be identified with the Scythians, located in the area between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea; considered descendants of a person with the same name. Ashkenaz was called in a prophecy to punish Babylon.
About Ashkenaz
Ashkenaz was the son of Gomer. He was Noah’s great-grandson through Japheth (Genesis 10:1–3; 1 Chronicles 1:6).
Ashkenaz is mentioned in Jeremiah 51:27 with Ararat and Minni. This shows that Ashkenaz was likely the ancestor of a group called the Scythians. The Scythians lived in the Ararat region during Jeremiah’s time. They were known for being strong fighters and caused trouble for the Assyrian Empire. They helped bring about its fall.
Key References
“Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her—Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts.
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Jeremiah (1)
“Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her—Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts.