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1 Chronicles 1:5

1 Chronicles 1:5
The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

After Tiras, the Targum adds, "And the names of their countries were Africa, and Germany, and Media, and Macedonia,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 1:1-27

This paragraph has Adam for its first word and Abraham for its last. Between the creation of the former and the birth of…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Chronicles 1:5-23

The "Genealogy" of the Nations

The table which follows is taken from Gen 10:2-29. In the A.V. several variations…

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