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Zavan

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son of Ezer (GEN 36:27)

Lineage: Seir › Ezer › Zavan

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  • en Zavan
  • en Zaavan
    trembling
  • en Zaavan · Also called
    trembling
  • en Zavan · Also called
  • he זַעֲוָן zaəvan · H2190 · GEN 36:27
    [poss.] trembling, terror
  • el Ζουκαμ Zoukam · GEN 36:27
  • bg Зааван
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Zaavan Summary STEPBible TIPNR

Zaavan, a Horite chief, was a descendant of Seir the Horite.

Zaavan Article STEPBible TIPNR

Zaavan was a Horite chief mentioned in the genealogies of Esau and Seir the Horite. He was one of the sons of Ezer, who was a son of Seir. The Horites were the original inhabitants of the land of Seir, which was later inhabited by the Edomites. Zaavan is listed among the chiefs of the Horites, indicating his position of leadership within the tribe. The Bible provides no further details about his life or role as a chief.

Zaavan Dictionary Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

Terror, one of the “dukes of Edom” (Gen. 36:27); called also Zavan (1 Chr. 1:42).

Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Zaavan_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Zaavan@Gen.36.27-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, zavan_2944)

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