Interesting Facts

• Dudonim was one of the sons of Javan.
• The descendants of Dudonim are identified as those who dwelt in the cities of the sea Gihon, in the land of Bordna.

Genealogy

• Dudonim was a son of Javan.
• Javan was a son of Japheth.
• Japheth was one of the sons of Noah.
• Thus, the Dudonim were descendants of Japheth, belonging to the lineage that populated the isles of the Gentiles.

Historical Context

The emergence of Dudonim and his descendants falls within the second generation after the Great Flood, a period our textual witnesses estimate to be between 1688 and 1722 A.M.. This epoch witnessed the initial dispersal of the sons of Noah and the subsequent settling of various lineages in their designated territories. As a son of Javan, Dudonim and his progeny would have been part of the Japhetic migrations towards the north and west, establishing communities and identities in the lands allocated to them. The mention of them dwelling by the sea Gihon places them in a specific geographical context, highlighting the early connections between these familial groups and particular regions. The division of the earth and the subsequent building of cities by Noah’s descendants were key features of this era.

Narrative

The narrative concerning Dudonim is primarily genealogical, identifying him as one of the sons born to Javan after the flood. The subsequent mention of his descendants indicates their settlement in the cities by the sea Gihon, in the land of Bordna. This suggests the establishment of a distinct community or group within the broader Japhetic lineage, tied to a maritime location. While the texts do not elaborate on specific actions or interactions of Dudonim himself, the description of his descendants provides a glimpse into the early stages of the repopulation of the earth and the geographical distribution of Noah’s grandsons. The information available primarily serves to locate the Dudonim within the larger tapestry of the post-diluvian world, marking their place among the nations that branched out from Japheth.