Mesekh

Mesekh is a biblical name mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Genesis. It is identified as one of the sons of Japheth, who was himself a son of Noah. The lineage is presented as Japheth, Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. Mesekh is therefore a grandson of Noah.

The name Mesekh appears in several other biblical passages, often paired with Tubal. These passages, such as in Ezekiel and Psalms, frequently associate them with distant lands and peoples, sometimes depicted in conflict or as part of a larger geopolitical landscape. Scholars have proposed various identifications for Mesekh, with many suggesting a connection to ancient Mesopotamian or Anatolian peoples. The exact historical and geographical location of Mesekh remains a subject of scholarly debate, with some theories pointing towards groups in the region of modern-day Turkey or further east. The biblical accounts provide a genealogical framework rather than detailed historical narratives about the individual or his descendants.