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Mapping Ancient Peoples
Commentators consistently identify the sons of Gomer with peoples in and around Asia Minor and Armenia. Ashkenaz is linked to groups that migrated toward Europe, with Jewish tradition calling Germany 'Ashkenaz.' Riphath is associated with peoples near the Rhipaean mountains (possibly the Carpathians), and Togarmah is strongly identified with ancient Armenia.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 10:1–5
18th Century
Theologian
2. גמר gomer — “Gomer, completion; related: complete;” Κιμμέριοι Kimmerioi. מגוג māgôg — “Mag…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 10:3
19th Century
Bishop
Gomer has three main divisions:
- Ashkenaz, a region in the neighbourhood of Armenia ([Reference Jerem…
John Gill
On Genesis 10:3
17th Century
Pastor
And the sons of Gomer
Who was the first of the sons of Japheth, three of whose sons are mentioned, and they are as f…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 10:1–7
17th Century
Minister
This chapter shows, concerning the three sons of Noah, that from them the whole earth was overspread.
No nation, except for the Jews, can be…