Zaavan זַעֲוָן
Horite chief, descendant of Seir the Horite
Biography
Zaavan was a Horite chief mentioned in the genealogies of Esau and Seir the Horite. He was one of the sons of Ezer, who was a son of Seir. The Horites were the original inhabitants of the land of Seir, which was later inhabited by the Edomites. Zaavan is listed among the chiefs of the Horites, indicating his position of leadership within the tribe. The Bible provides no further details about his life or role as a chief.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 36:27
"These are the children of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:42
"The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Jaakan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | זַעֲוָן | H2190 |
Zaavan
.e. Zaw`an, from a root meaning "to tremble," "fear" (see ..., BDB). King James Version has "Zavan" in 1 Chronicles.
za'-bad (zabhadh, perhaps a contraction for (1) zebhadhyah, "Yahweh has given," i.e. Zebadiah; or (2) zabhdi'el, "El (God) is my gift" (HPN, 222 f); Zabed(t), with many variants):
(1) A Jerahmeelite (<ref osisRef=