Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Cheran was a son of Dishon and a descendant of Esau.
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Also known as Keran
Cheran is mentioned in Gen.36.26 and 1Ch.1.41 as one of the sons of Dishon, who was a descendant of Esau. Esau was the son of Isaac and the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The passages list the descendants of Esau, who became the Edomites, and Cheran is named among the clan leaders.
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(lyre), one of the sons of Dishon the Horite “duke.” (Genesis 36:26; 1 Chronicles 1:41)
CHE'RAN (lyre), a Horite chief's son. Gen 36:26; 1 Chr 1:41.
CHE'RAN (lyre), a Horite chief's son. Gen 36:26; 1 Chr 1:41.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3763
These are the sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
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