Overview
The Bible addresses rosh across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel and Genesis. Closely related themes include Tubal, Meshech, Aharah and Jacob. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Benjamin.
Key Bible verses about rosh
Old Testament
Ezekiel
Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him, the chief: or, prince of the chief
And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal:
Therefore, thou son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against thee, O Gog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal:
People in the Bible and rosh
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying rosh for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 46:21, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Ezekiel and Genesis each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Benjamin and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Tubal, Meshech, Aharah and Jacob.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about rosh?
The Bible addresses rosh across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel and Genesis. Closely related themes include Tubal, Meshech, Aharah and Jacob. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Benjamin.
How many Bible verses are about rosh?
The Bible references rosh in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention rosh?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 46:21: “And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard. Ehi: or, Ahiram Muppim: or, Shupham or, Shuppim Huppim: or, Hupham”
Which people in the Bible are associated with rosh?
Benjamin.
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