Tubal
Mentioned 697–586 BC traditional (Jones)
The fifth son of Japheth (Gen. 10:2).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- The 12th generation from Adam, counting Adam as the first.
- Mentioned in the era of the Kingdom, 1050–587 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Meshech, Javan, Gog, Magog, Gomer, Japheth, Madai, and Tiras.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
Family
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Places
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Timeline
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Mentions
8 tagged verses in 4 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Tubal 10 |
| KJV | Tubal 10 |
| ASV | Tubal 10 |
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Every verse
All 8 tagged verses, by book, in canonical order. The Berean Standard Bible is shown; switch to the King James or American Standard Version.
Genesis1 verse
- 10:2
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1:5
The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
Isaiah1 verse
- 66:19
I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations.
Ezekiel5 verses
- 27:13
Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your merchants. They exchanged slaves and bronze utensils for your merchandise.
- 32:26
Meshech and Tubal are there with all their multitudes, with their graves all around them. All of them are uncircumcised, slain by the sword, because they spread their terror in the land of the living.
- 38:2
“Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him
- 38:3
and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal.
- 39:1
“As for you, O son of man, prophesy against Gog and declare that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
The fifth son of Japheth (Gen. 10:2).