A nation located in the vicinity of the Black Sea; possibly to be identified with Cimmerians, considered descendants of Japheth through his son Gomer (Genesis 10:2).
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).
2. Diblaim’s daughter, a prostitute, who then became the wife of Hosea by divine command. Having borne Hosea children, she lapsed into immorality but was redeemed. Her behavior served as an illustration of Israel’s infidelity to God (Hos 1–3).
Key References
as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you.