Japheth

Jay´fith

One of the three sons of Noah (Gen 5:32; Gen 6:10; Gen 7:13; Gen 9:18; Gen 9:23; Gen 9:27; 1Chr 1:4), evidently either the youngest (he is normally listed third) or the second son (Gen 9:22; Gen 9:24). According to (Gen 10), Japheth was the ancestor of a number of widespread ethnic groups known to ancient Israel.