Lotan לוֹטָן
Son of Seir the Horite; chief of Edom
Who is Lotan in the Bible?
Lotan was a son of Seir the Horite and served as a chief of Edom in the ancient Near East (Genesis 36:20, 29; 1 Chronicles 1:38). He had a sister named Timna and was part of the Horite population that originally inhabited the region of Seir (Genesis 36:22; 1 Chronicles 1:39). Lotan appears in genealogical records listing the descendants of Esau who eventually settled and ruled in this territory, though Esau's descendants ultimately displaced the Horites from their homeland (Deuteronomy 2:12). As a named chief, Lotan held a position of authority and leadership among his people during the early period of Edomite settlement.
Biography
Lotan was a son of Seir the Horite and a chief of the land of Edom (Gen.36.20,29; 1Ch.1.38). He had a sister named Timna (Gen.36.22; 1Ch.1.39). Lotan is listed among the descendants of Esau who settled in the region of Seir (Gen.36.20-30; 1Ch.1.38-42). The Horites were the original inhabitants of Seir before Esau's descendants displaced them (Deut 2.12). As a chief of Edom, Lotan likely held a position of authority and influence among his people.
Family
Siblings
- 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 →
- Dishan EdomSon of SeirDescendant of Seir the HoriteView 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 36:20
"These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,"
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:22
"The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:29
"These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,"
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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 1:39
"The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | לוֹטָן |