Interesting Facts

• Ariphi was one of the sons of Tubal.

Genealogy

• Ariphi was a son of Tubal.
• Tubal was a son of Japheth.
• Japheth was one of the sons of Noah.
• Therefore, Ariphi was a grandson of Japheth and a descendant of Noah.

Historical Context

Ariphi, as a son of Tubal, would have lived in the second generation after the flood, a period estimated to be between 1688 and 1722 A.M.. This era was marked by the dispersal of Noah’s descendants following the events at Babel, although the source does not explicitly mention the confusion of languages in relation to this specific time. The sons of Japheth, including Tubal and consequently Ariphi, migrated to the north and west, settling in the territories allotted to them. The establishment of familial lines and the initial building of cities by Noah’s descendants were characteristic of this period. Later narratives mention warfare between the children of Tubal and the children of Chittim [previous conversation history], suggesting a period of conflict and negotiation among these early post-diluvian communities.

Narrative

The narrative concerning Ariphi is limited to his mention as one of the sons of Tubal. The text does not provide any specific details about Ariphi’s individual actions, his family beyond his father, or any particular events in his life. He is presented within a list of the descendants of Japheth, contributing to the broader genealogical record of Noah’s progeny and their initial dispersal after the flood. While the source does not offer a personal story for Ariphi, his existence as a son of Tubal places him within the context of the early generations repopulating the earth and establishing distinct familial groups. The subsequent interactions of his lineage, the children of Tubal, with other descendants of Noah, as mentioned in previous analyses, provide a wider context for the eventual development and relationships of Ariphi’s extended family.