Dishan דִּישָׁן
Descendant of Seir the Horite
Who is Dishan in the Bible?
Dishan was a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of Esau's family recorded in Genesis 36:21, 28, 30 and 1 Chronicles 1:38. He was one of the sons of Seir, the original inhabitants of Mount Seir in Edom before Esau's descendants settled in the region. According to the biblical record, Dishan had two sons named Uz and Aran. His inclusion in these genealogies demonstrates the historical intermingling and intermarriage between Esau's line and the native Horite population of that region. Beyond these genealogical references, Dishan appears nowhere else in Scripture, serving primarily as a connector in the ancestral record between the original Horite inhabitants and the Edomites.
Biography
Dishan is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau's family in Genesis 36 and 1 Chronicles 1. He is listed as one of the sons of Seir the Horite, the inhabitants of the land of Edom before Esau's descendants settled there (Gen.36.20-21; 1Ch.1.38).
Dishan's sons are named as Uz and Aran (Gen.36.28; 1Ch.1.42). These genealogies demonstrate the intermingling of Esau's descendants with the Horites, as Esau's grandson, Esau's son Eliphaz's son, was named Uz (Gen.36.28).
The Horites were the original inhabitants of Mount Seir, the region south of the Dead Sea, before Esau's descendants displaced them (Deu.2.12). The inclusion of Dishan and other Horite names in Esau's genealogy suggests that there was intermarriage between the two groups.
Apart from these genealogical references, no further information is provided about Dishan or his specific role in the biblical narrative. His mention serves to trace the origins and relationships of the people living in the region of Edom during the time of the patriarchs.
Family
Siblings
- Lotan EdomSon of SeirSon of Seir the Horite; chief of EdomView full profile →
- Shobal Tribe of JudahSon of HurSon of Hur, founder of Kiriath-jearim, Judahite descendant.View full profile →
- Zibeon EdomFather of AnahHivite grandfather of Esau's wife OholibamahView full profile →
- Dishon EdomSon of SeirDescendant of Seir the Horite, son of AnahView full profile →
- Ezer MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior; joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Timna EdomSister of LotanConcubine of Eliphaz; mother of AmalekView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 3 verses
- Genesis 36:21
"Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:28
"These are the sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:30
"Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, according to their divisions in the land of Seir."
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1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 1:38
"The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan."
- 1 Chronicles 1:42
"The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | דִּישָׁן |
| Spelled | Hebrew | דִּישֹׁן |