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Son of Japheth, and also refers to the nation formed by their descendants.
They are generally believed to have resided in what is now Turkey, around the Black Sea. In the book of Ezekiel, their wickedness is revealed, and it is prophesied that they will receive God's judgment.
Ezek 27:13Javan, Tubal, and Meshech) were your merchants; they exchanged human beings and bronze vessels for your wares.
Ezek 32:26There are Meshech) and Tubal and all their multitude, with their graves all around them. All of them are uncircumcised, slain by the sword, for they spread terror in the land of the living.
Ezek 38:2Son of man, set your face against Gog), of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech) and Tubal, and prophesy against him,Ezek 38:3and say, ‘Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, O Gog), chief prince of Meshech) and Tubal.
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