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Togarmah

Togarmah

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Togarmah is mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis as a son of Gomer, and is traditionally associated with the peoples of the region near Armenia.

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Gomer (father)

Where Togarmah appears

4 verses across 3 books.

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Verses mentioning Togarmah

  • 1Chr 1:6 — And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
  • Ezek 27:14 — They of the house of Togarmah traded in thy fairs with horses and horsemen and mules.
  • Ezek 38:6 — Gomer, and all his bands; the house of Togarmah of the north quarters, and all his bands: and many people with thee.
  • Gen 10:3 — And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.
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The Church Fathers on Togarmah

Patristic commentary on the Scriptures that name Togarmah.

(Verse 3) The sons of Gomer are Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. The Greeks call Ashkenaz 'Reginos', Riphath is the ancestor of the Paphlagonians, and Togarmah is the ancestor of the Phrygians.

Furthermore, the sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. Ashkenaz are the Sarmatians whom the Greeks call the Medes. Riphath the Paphlagonians, Togarmah the Phrygians.

Historic voices touch this life

9 passages from 3 historic works cite verses that mention Togarmah.