Interesting Facts

• Achon was one of the sons of Madai.
• The children of Madai, including Achon, were among the descendants of Japheth.

Genealogy

• Achon was a son of Madai.
• Madai was a son of Japheth.
• Japheth was one of the sons of Noah.

Historical Context

Achon lived in the second generation after the great flood, a period estimated to be between 1688-1722 A.M.. This era was characterized by the dispersal of Noah’s descendants following the confusion of languages at the Tower of Babel. Japheth and his sons, including Madai and subsequently his children like Achon, migrated to their allotted territories, generally towards the north. This was a time of establishing new settlements and the initial formation of distinct family groups and eventually nations, with descendants often naming their dwellings after their ancestors. Madai himself later sought a dwelling near his wife’s brother, indicating some fluidity in the initial land assignments.

Narrative

The narrative concerning Achon in these ancient texts is primarily genealogical. He is mentioned as one of the four sons of Madai: Achon, Zeelo, Chazoni, and Lot. Along with his brothers, Achon represents the early lineage of Madai, a son of Japheth, in the generations after the flood and the dispersal from Shinar. The text indicates that the descendants of Japheth, including the children of Madai, went and built themselves cities. While the specific actions or individual story of Achon are not detailed beyond his parentage and his place within the broader family of Japheth, his existence contributes to the understanding of how Noah’s descendants branched out and populated the earth in the post-diluvian world.