Cheran כְּרָ֑ן

Who is Cheran in the Bible?

Cheran was a son of Dishon and a descendant of Esau, mentioned in Genesis 36:26 and 1 Chronicles 1:41. As part of Esau's lineage, Cheran belonged to the family line that became the Edomites, the nation that occupied the land southeast of Judah. He is listed among the clan leaders of Edom, representing one of the family groups that emerged from Esau's descendants. Though little is known about Cheran individually, his inclusion in these genealogies underscores the biblical concern with tracing the origins of nations and peoples, particularly the Edomites, who played a significant role in Israel's history as both neighbors and sometimes adversaries.