Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.

Bible References

I will set

Isaiah 11:10
At that time a root from Jesse will stand like a signal flag for the nations. Nations will look to him for guidance, and his residence will be majestic.
Isaiah 18:3
All you who live in the world, who reside on the earth, you will see a signal flag raised on the mountains; you will hear a trumpet being blown.
Isaiah 62:10
Come through! Come through the gates! Prepare the way for the people! Build it! Build the roadway! Remove the stones! Lift a signal flag for the nations!
Luke 2:34
Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "Listen carefully: This child is destined to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be rejected.

I will send

Mark 16:15
He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
Romans 11:1
So I ask, God has not rejected his people, has he? Absolutely not! For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.
Ephesians 3:8
To me -- less than the least of all the saints -- this grace was given, to proclaim to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ

Tarshish

Genesis 10:4
The sons of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittim, and the Dodanim.
1 Chronicles 1:7
The sons of Javan: Elishah, Tarshish, the Kittites, and the Rodanites.
Ezekiel 27:10
Men of Persia, Lud, and Put were in your army, men of war. They hung shield and helmet on you; they gave you your splendor.
Ezekiel 30:5
Ethiopia, Put, Lud, all the foreigners, Libya, and the people of the covenant land will die by the sword along with them.

Tubal

Ezekiel 27:13
Javan, Tubal, and Meshech were your clients; they exchanged slaves and bronze items for your merchandise.
Ezekiel 38:2
"Son of man, turn toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him
Ezekiel 39:1
"As for you, son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say: 'This is what the sovereign Lord says: Look, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal!

That have

Isaiah 29:24
Those who stray morally will gain understanding; those who complain will acquire insight.
Isaiah 52:15
his form was so marred he no longer looked human -- so now he will startle many nations. Kings will be shocked by his exaltation, for they will witness something unannounced to them, and they will understand something they had not heard about.
Isaiah 55:5
Look, you will summon nations you did not previously know; nations that did not previously know you will run to you, because of the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he bestows honor on you.
Isaiah 65:1
"I made myself available to those who did not ask for me; I appeared to those who did not look for me. I said, 'Here I am! Here I am!' to a nation that did not invoke my name.
Malachi 1:11
For from the east to the west my name will be great among the nations. Incense and pure offerings will be offered in my name everywhere, for my name will be great among the nations," says the Lord who rules over all.
Matthew 7:11
If you then, although you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
Matthew 28:19
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
Romans 15:21
but as it is written: "Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand."

General references

Genesis 10:2
The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras.
Isaiah 25:3
So a strong nation will extol you; the towns of powerful nations will fear you.
Isaiah 42:12
Let them give the Lord the honor he deserves; let them praise his deeds in the coastlands.
Zephaniah 3:10
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia, those who pray to me will bring me tribute.
Luke 13:29
Then people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and take their places at the banquet table in the kingdom of God.

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