Japhet

Japhet – Extension

Japhet, or Japheth, was the eldest son of Noah. It is said that the first Ark - the ark of safety, the archetype of the Tabernacle - was constructed by Shem, Ham, and Japhet under the superintendence of Noah. Hence these are significant words in the Royal Arch Degree. – ( Genesis 5:32 )


Biblical Reference

Genesis 5:32

And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.


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