Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Tarshish was a son of Javan and great-grandson of Noah, associated with the ancient city of Tarshish.
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Tarshish is mentioned in Gen.10.4 and 1Ch.1.7 as a son of Javan and grandson of Noah. He was born after the flood and is listed among the descendants of Japheth. Tarshish is associated with the ancient city of Tarshish, a distant port known for its wealth and maritime trade. His descendants likely settled in or near this city, which some identify with Tartessos in Spain or Tarsus in Cilicia.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8659
And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.
And the sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.
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