Overview
Tarshish appears in the genealogical records of Scripture as a son of Japheth (Genesis 10:4; 1 Chronicles 1:5). He represents one of the foundational lineages of humanity after the flood, with his descendants populating regions of the ancient world.
Key Scriptures
"The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah. The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim." (1 Chronicles 1:5-7, ESV)
"Now the sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Jediael, three. The sons of Becher: Zemira, Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jerimoth, Abijah, Anathoth, and Alemeth. All these were the sons of Becher." (1 Chronicles 7:6-8, ESV)
Application
Understanding Tarshish reminds us that God's Word carefully preserves human history and genealogy as evidence of His sovereignty over all nations and peoples throughout time.