Place Old Testament
Meshech
Also known as Meshech =ESV, KJV; Meshek =NIV; Mesech =KJV
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). Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at Psalms 120:5.
Why it matters. A nation, descendant of Japheth; associated with Tubal
- Primary passages
- Location
- 46.000, 47.000 (approximate, within about 2 km)
Coordinates from STEPBible TIPNR (palopenmaps.org link). Approximate; not independently verified.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Meshech
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.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 5 verses across 2 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.