Meshech facts for kids

This 1854 map shows where Meshech was thought to be, near Gog and Magog in the southern Caucasus region.

Meshech is a name found in the Bible. It refers to a person, a tribe, and a land. The Bible tells us about Meshech in ancient times.

Who Was Meshech?

Meshech was a grandson of Noah, a famous person from the Bible. His father was Japheth, one of Noah's sons. This information is written in the Book of Genesis, which is the first book of the Bible.

The name "Meshech" can also mean the group of people, or tribe, who came from this person. Sometimes, "Meshech" refers to the land where these people lived. For example, in Psalm 120:5, the Bible mentions Meshech as a place.

Where Was Meshech Located?

Experts have different ideas about where Meshech was located. Many Bible maps and books suggest it was in a region called Asia Minor. This area is mostly in modern-day Turkey. Other experts believe Meshech was in the Caucasus region. This is a mountain area between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.

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