Jokshan Summary
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Jokshan was one of the sons born to Abraham and his wife Keturah after the death of Sarah.
son of Abraham through Keturah (GEN 25:2)
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Jokshan
Names
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Jokshan
an offense; hardness; a knocking
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Jokshan
· Also called · H3370 none · GEN 25:2 an offense; hardness; a knocking
- he יָקְשָׁ֔ן yaqəshan · H3370 · GEN 25:2
- he יׇקְשָׁן · H3370
- el Ιεξαν Iexan · none · GEN 25:2
- bg Йокшан
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1975 BC – 1950 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
1 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1975 BC – 1950 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
2 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2075 BC – 1865 BC |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
3 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2081 BC – 1766 BC |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
4 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2086 BC – 1666 BC |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
5 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2093 BC – 1568 BC |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
6 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2098 BC – 1468 BC |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
7 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2107 BC – 1372 BC |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
8 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2112 BC – 1272 BC |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
10 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2097 BC – 1047 BC |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
11 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2172 BC – 1017 BC |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
12 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2648 BC – 1388 BC |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
13 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2805 BC – 1440 BC |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
14 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2967 BC – 1497 BC |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
15 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3007 BC – 1432 BC |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
16 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3144 BC – 1464 BC |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
17 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3184 BC – 1399 BC |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
18 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3229 BC – 1339 BC |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
18 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3554 BC – 1664 BC |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3294 BC – 1299 BC |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3529 BC – 1534 BC |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
19 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3530 BC – 1535 BC |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
20 25–130 years per generation |
c. 3374 BC – 1274 BC |
Jokshan Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Jokshan is mentioned in the Old Testament as one of the sons of Abraham and his wife Keturah. After the death of Sarah, Abraham took Keturah as his wife, and she bore him several children, including Jokshan (Gen 25:1-2; 1Ch 1:32).
The biblical record provides little information about Jokshan beyond his lineage. In Gen 25:3, it is stated that Jokshan became the father of Sheba and Dedan, suggesting that he had descendants who formed tribes or clans. The names Sheba and Dedan are associated with regions in Arabia, indicating that Jokshan's descendants may have settled in that area.
Jokshan's mention in the genealogies of Abraham serves to highlight the fulfillment of God's promise to make Abraham the father of many nations (Gen 17:4-6). Although the covenant line would pass through Isaac and Israel (or 'Jacob'), Abraham's other sons, including Jokshan, are not forgotten in the biblical narrative.
The fact that Jokshan and his brothers are listed in both Genesis and 1 Chronicles underscores the importance of genealogical records in ancient Israelite society. These records served to establish family ties, document the fulfillment of divine promises, and trace the origins of various tribes and nations.
Beyond these details, the Bible does not provide any further information about Jokshan's life, his relationship with his father Abraham, or the specific history of his descendants. His inclusion in the biblical record serves primarily to paint a more complete picture of Abraham's family and the nations that descended from him.
Jokshan Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Snarer, the second son of Abraham and Keturah (Gen. 25:2, 3; 1 Chr. 1:32).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Jokshan_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Jokshan@Gen.25.2-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, jokshan_1685)