Japheth's Journey Map

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Japheth's Journey Map

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Noah's Ark
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Noah's Ark

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Japheth enters the ark
Genesis 7:7

And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood.

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Japheth

Japheth was one of Noah's three sons. He and Shem covered their father's nakedness while walking backward, showing respect. Noah blessed him, saying God would enlarge Japheth. He became the ancestor of European and northern peoples.

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Journey Timeline

  1. Birthc. 2448 BC

    Japheth is born to Noah.

    GEN 5:32

  2. The Floodc. 2348 BC

    Japheth and his wife survive the flood in the ark.

    GEN 7:13

  3. Covers Noahc. 2347 BC

    Japheth and Shem respectfully cover their father's nakedness.

    GEN 9:23

  4. Blessedc. 2347 BC

    Noah blesses Japheth: he will be enlarged and dwell in Shem's tents.

    GEN 9:27

  5. DescendantsPost-flood

    Japheth's descendants spread to coastlands and become the maritime peoples.

    GEN 10:2-5

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