People of the Bible

Riphath, son of Gomer

The name Riphath means “remedy; medicine; release; pardon.” Riphath is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 10:3.

Family of Riphath

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Who was Riphath?

A crusher, Gomer’s second son (Gen. 10:3), supposed to have been the ancestor of the Paphlagonians.

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

Key verses about Riphath

  • Genesis 10:3

    And the sons of Gomer; Ashkenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.

  • 1 Chronicles 1:6

    And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah.