Overview
Gomer appears in the genealogies of Genesis and Chronicles as the firstborn son of Japheth (Genesis 10:2). He is listed among Noah's grandsons who repopulated the earth following the flood. Gomer's descendants, the Gomerites, became known as an ancient people inhabiting regions north of the Mediterranean.
Key Scriptures
"The sons of Japheth: Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras" (Genesis 10:2, ESV).
"The sons of Gomer: Ashkenaz, Riphath, and Togarmah" (Genesis 10:3, ESV).
"The sons of Japheth: Gomer and Magog and Madai and Javan and Tubal and Meshech and Tiras" (1 Chronicles 1:5, NASB).
Application
Understanding Gomer's place in Noah's genealogy reminds us that all nations descend from God's preserved family, affirming His sovereign plan for human history and the unity of mankind under His authority.