Interesting Facts

• Kesed was one of the sons of Tubal.

Genealogy

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

Historical Context

Kesed, as a son of Tubal, would have emerged in the second generation following the Great Flood, a period scholars estimate to be between 1688 and 1722 A.M.. This was an era characterized by the dispersion of Noah’s descendants after the confounding of tongues at Babel, though this specific event is not directly linked to this timeframe within the immediate source. The lineages of Japheth, including Tubal and subsequently Kesed, migrated towards the northern and western regions, establishing themselves in their designated inheritances. The formation of distinct family units and the initial construction of settlements marked this epoch. Furthermore, later accounts mention conflict between the children of Tubal and the children of Chittim [previous conversation history], suggesting a period of interaction, and at times, hostility among these early post-diluvian communities, which would have shaped the environment in which Kesed and his brothers lived.

Narrative

The narrative concerning Kesed is quite limited within the provided texts. He is mentioned solely as one of the three sons of Tubal, alongside his brothers Ariphi and Taari. No specific actions, dialogues, or individual events are attributed to Kesed himself. His existence, however, places him within the early genealogical records tracing the descendants of Noah and their initial proliferation across the earth. As a son of Tubal, Kesed would have contributed to the establishment of the Japhetic lineage in their allotted territories. While the source does not provide a personal account for Kesed, his inclusion in the list of Tubal’s sons provides a foundational element in understanding the early divisions and settlements of humanity after the flood. The broader narrative involving the descendants of Japheth, including potential conflicts and alliances as seen with the children of Tubal and Chittim, offers a wider context for the subsequent development of Kesed’s familial line, even if his individual contribution remains unrecorded in these early accounts.