Tahan תַּ֫חַן
Son of Ephraim, ancestor of the Tahanites clan
Who is Tahan in the Bible?
Tahan was a son of Ephraim and the founder of the Tahanites clan within the tribe of Ephraim, as recorded in Numbers 26:35. As a descendant of Joseph, Tahan would have been born in Egypt before the Exodus and served as a key genealogical link in Israel's tribal lineage. The Tahanites, named after him, became one of the recognized family groups within Ephraim during Israel's wilderness period and settlement. While Scripture provides no details about Tahan's personal life or accomplishments, his significance lies in his role as an ancestor whose name was preserved to track the genealogical divisions of the Israelite tribes.
Biography
Tahan is mentioned in Num.26.35 as a son of Ephraim and the ancestor of the Tahanites clan. The Tahanites were one of the clans of the tribe of Ephraim, descended from Tahan. No other details are provided about Tahan's life or role in the tribe. As a son of Ephraim, he would have been born in Egypt before the Exodus.
Family
Siblings
- Shuthelah Tribe of EphraimSon of ZabadEphraimite descendant, son of Zabad.View full profile →
- Becher Tribe of EphraimSon of EphraimAn Ephraimite clan head in the wilderness census.View full profile →
- Ezer MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior; joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Elead Tribe of EphraimSon of EphraimEphraimite killed by the men of GathView full profile →
- Beriah Tribe of EphraimSon of EphraimSon of Ephraim born after family tragedyView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical bookNumbers 1 verse
- Numbers 26:35
"These were the descendants of Ephraim by their clans: The Shuthelahite clan from Shuthelah, the Becherite clan from Becher, and the Tahanite clan from Tahan."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | תַּ֫חַן |
| Group | Hebrew | תַּחֲנִי |