Javan is one of Japheth's sons. Their descendants are presumed to be the ancient Ionians, ancestors of the Greeks.
Genesis 10:2The sons of Gomer were: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah.Genesis 10:3The sons of Javan were: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.Genesis 10:4Of these were the islands of the nations divided in their lands, everyone after his language, after their families, in their nations.Genesis 10:5The sons of Ham were: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.
1 Chronicles 1:5The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah.1 Chronicles 1:6The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.1 Chronicles 1:7The sons of Ham: Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan.
Isaiah 66:19They shall bring all your brothers out of all the nations for an offering to Yahweh, on horses, in chariots, in litters, on mules, and on camels, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, says Yahweh, as the children of Israel bring their offering in a clean vessel into Yahweh’s house.
Ezekiel 27:13“ ‘ “They of the house of Togarmah traded for your wares with horses, war horses, and mules.Ezekiel 27:14“ ‘ “The men of Dedan traded with you. Many islands were the market of your hand. They brought you horns of ivory and ebony in exchange.Ezekiel 27:15“ ‘ “Syria was your merchant by reason of the multitude of your handiworks. They traded for your wares with emeralds, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies.Ezekiel 27:16“ ‘ “Judah and the land of Israel were your traders. They traded wheat of Minnith, confections, honey, oil, and balm for your merchandise.Ezekiel 27:17“ ‘ “Damascus was your merchant for the multitude of your handiworks, by reason of the multitude of all kinds of riches, with the wine of Helbon, and white wool.Ezekiel 27:18“ ‘ “Vedan and Javan traded with yarn for your wares: bright iron, cassia, and calamus were among your merchandise.Ezekiel 27:19“ ‘ “Dedan was your trafficker in precious cloths for riding.
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Daniel 8:21As for that which was broken, in the place where four stood up, four kingdoms will stand up out of the nation, but not with his power.
Daniel 10:20But I will tell you that which is inscribed in the writing of truth. There is no one who holds with me against these, but Michael your prince.
Daniel 11:2A mighty king will stand up, who will rule with great dominion, and do according to his will.