People of the Bible

Madai, son of Japheth

The name Madai means “a measure; judging; a garment.” Madai is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 10:2.

Family of Madai

Father

Siblings

Who was Madai?

Middle land, the third “son” of Japheth (Gen. 10:2), the name by which the Medes are known on the Assyrian monuments.

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Madai

  • Genesis 10:2

    The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.

  • 1 Chronicles 1:5

    The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Meshech, and Tiras.