Dedan רֹדָן
Grandson of Cush, son of Raamah
Who is Dedan in the Bible?
Dedan was a grandson of Cush and the son of Raamah, as recorded in Genesis 10:7 and 1 Chronicles 1:9. He appears in the genealogical tables that trace the descendants of Noah's sons following the flood, where he is listed alongside his brother Sheba. Based on his lineage through Cush, Dedan's descendants likely inhabited regions in Arabia and eastern Africa. Although no further details about his life or deeds are provided in Scripture, Dedan's inclusion in these genealogies serves to document the spread of nations and peoples throughout the ancient Near East in the post-flood world.
Biography
Dedan is mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis 10 and 1 Chronicles 1 as a descendant of Cush, the son of Ham. He is listed as the son of Raamah and the brother of Sheba (Gen.10.7; 1Ch.1.9).
The genealogies in these chapters provide an overview of the nations and peoples that descended from Noah's sons after the flood. Dedan's placement within the lineage of Cush suggests that his descendants may have settled in the regions associated with the Cushites, such as parts of Arabia and eastern Africa.
Apart from these genealogical references, no further information is provided about Dedan or his specific role in the biblical narrative. His mention serves to trace the origins and spread of the nations in the ancient Near East.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 10:7
"The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabtah, Raamah, and Sabteca. And the sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:9
"The sons of Cush: Seba, Havilah, Sabta, Raamah, and Sabteca. The sons of Raamah: Sheba and Dedan."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | רֹדָן |