2 others in the registry answer to the name Meshech. Every Meshech in the Bible
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Meshech
מֶ֫שֶׁךְ
Meshech, a nation descended from Japheth (Genesis 10:2), often mentioned together with Tubal as trading partners of Tyre (Ezk.27.13) and allies of Gog (Ezk.38.2, 3; 39:1).
- verses
- 5
- first named
- Psalms 120:5
- last named
- Ezekiel 39:1
- feature
- region
- coordinates
- 39.66°N · 31.99°E
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Description
Meshech in the text
Meshech was a nation descended from Japheth, one of the sons of Noah (Genesis 10:2). In the Bible, Meshech is often mentioned together with Tubal, suggesting a close association between the two peoples. Meshech and Tubal are described as trading partners of Tyre, supplying the city with slaves and bronze vessels (Ezk.27.13). The two nations are also mentioned as allies of Gog, the chief prince of Magog, in the prophecy of Ezekiel concerning the future invasion of Israel (Ezk.38.2, 3; 39:1). The psalmist laments living among the tents of Meshech, using it as a metaphor for dwelling among hostile and barbaric people (Psalm 120:5). Historically, Meshech is identified with the Mushki or Muski, an ancient people who lived in the region of Cappadocia in Asia Minor.
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- Psalms 120Meshech is where the speaker says he dwells, with a woe attached to the address.
- Ezekiel 27Meshech exchanged slaves and bronze utensils for Tyre’s merchandise.
- Ezekiel 38Meshech is named as part of Gog’s command and is brought into the campaign against Israel.
- Ezekiel 39Meshech is named in Gog’s title as chief prince.
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