Among the sons of japheth, the representative of the northern nations, Genesis mentions Javan, i.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
Noah fell, and his fall revealed the character of his children: the ancestor of the Semites, from whom the Hebrews sprang, is blessed, as is also japheth, while the ancestor of the licentious Canaanites is cursed, ix.
"Introduction to the Old Testament"
John Edgar McFadyen
About 200 Jews live there, at their head being R. Zadok, R. japheth, and R. Jonah.
"The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela"
Benjamin of Tudela
