Genesis 10:4

God's Word

Javan’s descendants were the people from Elishah, Tarshish, Cyprus, and Rhodes.

Cross References

Daniel 11:30

Ships will come from the west to attack him, and he will be discouraged and turn back. Angry at the holy promise, he will return, take action, and favor those who abandon the holy promise.

Isaiah 23:12

He says, “You will no longer be joyful, my dear abused people Sidon.” Get up, and travel to Cyprus. Even there you will find no rest.

Isaiah 23:1

This is the divine revelation about Tyre. Cry loudly, you ships of Tarshish! Your port at Tyre is destroyed. Word has come to the ships from Cyprus.

Numbers 24:24

Ships will come from the shores of Cyprus. They will conquer Assyria and Eber. But they, too, will be totally destroyed.”

Ezekiel 27:25

“ ‘Ships from Tarshish carried your goods. You were like a ship filled with heavy cargo in the sea.

Ezekiel 27:12

“ ‘People from Tarshish traded with you because you were so very rich. They exchanged silver, iron, tin, and lead for your merchandise.

Genesis 10:5

From these descendants the people of the coastlands spread into their own countries. Each nation had its own language and families.

1 Chronicles 1:7

Javan’s descendants were the people from Elishah, Tarshish, Cyprus, and Rhodes.

Ezekiel 27:6

They made your oars from oaks in Bashan. They made your deck from pine trees on the shores of Cyprus. It had ivory set in it.

Ezekiel 27:7

Your sails were made out of fine embroidered linen from Egypt. They were like your flags. Your awnings were violet and purple. They came from the coasts of Elishah.