Genesis 10:4

The Passion Translation

The sons of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Cyprus, and Rhodes.

Cross References

Daniel 11:30

Roman ships will oppose him, and he will lose heart. He will retreat and take out his indignation against the holy covenant and show favor to those who forsake that holy covenant.

Isaiah 23:12

He said, “Fair Sidon, the oppressed one, your celebrating is over. Rise and cross over to Cyprus; even there you will find no rest.”

Isaiah 23:1

A prophecy for Tyre and Sidon: Wail, you cargo ships of Tarshish! For Tyre, your port city, has fallen without a house or a harbor! Word has come to them from the land of Cyprus.

Ezekiel 27:25

“ ‘Heavily loaded Spanish ships carried your wares in the heart of the seas.

Ezekiel 27:12

“ ‘The people of Tarshish traded with you because of your abundant resources of every kind. They imported your products and exported silver, iron, tin, and lead.

Genesis 10:5

All of Japheth’s descendants lived in their respective tribes and regions, each group speaking its own language. From there, the people spread to distant shores and faraway lands.

Ezekiel 27:6

They made your oars from oaks of Bashan, and made you a fine deck with pines they took from the coasts of Cyprus, and they decorated it with ivory.

Ezekiel 27:7

Your sails and banners were of colorful embroidered linen from Egypt. Your deck awnings were made from the finest purple and scarlet cloth from Cyprus.