Bible Dictionary
Ashchenaz
Ashchenaz, or Ashkenaz, was a descendant of Japheth and the name of a people or kingdom mentioned with Ararat and Minni in Jeremiah’s prophecy.
Definition
Ashchenaz, or Ashkenaz, was a descendant of Japheth through Gomer and the name of a people or kingdom associated with Ararat and Minni.
Biblical Usage
Ashchenaz appears in the genealogical table of nations and in Jeremiah’s summons against kingdoms connected with Ararat and Minni.
Historical Background
The supplied material places Ashkenaz in or near Armenia and possibly near the northern shore of Asia Minor or the Black Sea. Its wider identification remains uncertain.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(1 Chronicles 1:6; Jeremiah 51:27) [Ashkenaz]