1 Chronicles 1:5 net — Japheth’s Descendants The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.

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"Japheth’s Descendants The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras."

— 1 Chronicles 1:5, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 1:5 in Other Translations

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KJV
“The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.”
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ASV
“The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras. ”
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WEB
“The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.”
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DRB
“The sons of Japheth: Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, Thubal, Mosoch, Thiras.”
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BBE
“The sons of Japheth: Gomer and Magog and Madai and Javan and Tubal and Meshech and Tiras.”
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KJVA
“The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.”
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1 Chronicles 1 — Context

Kenan, Mahalalel, Jered,

Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech,

Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

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

The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.

The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.

Ham’s Descendants The sons of Ham:Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.

1 Chronicles 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 1:5 say?

1 Chronicles 1:5 in the NET Bible reads: “Japheth’s Descendants The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.”

Where is 1 Chronicles 1:5 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 1:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 1, verse 5.

Who wrote 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.

What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?

1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.

What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 1:5.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 1:5 in?

1 Chronicles 1:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 1:5?

1 Chronicles 1:5 reads (NET): “Japheth’s Descendants The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Chronicles 1:5 net — Japheth’s Descendants The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.

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1 Chronicles 1 — Context

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