Overview
The Bible addresses tubal across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel, Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Meshech, Rosh, Gomer and Japheth. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Japheth.
Key Bible verses about tubal
Old Testament
Ezekiel
Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy merchants: they traded the persons of men and vessels of brass in thy market.
There is Meshech, Tubal, and all her multitude: her graves are round about him: all of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword, though they caused their terror in the land of the living.
Son of man, set thy face against Gog, the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him,
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 tubal
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying tubal for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 10:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Ezekiel, Genesis and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Japheth and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Meshech, Rosh, Gomer and Japheth.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about tubal?
The Bible addresses tubal across 8 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Ezekiel, Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Meshech, Rosh, Gomer and Japheth. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Japheth.
How many Bible verses are about tubal?
The Bible references tubal in 8 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention tubal?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 10:2: “The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with tubal?
Japheth.
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