Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Zaavan, a Horite chief, was a descendant of Seir the Horite.
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Also known as Zavan
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.
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Terror, one of the “dukes of Edom” (Gen. 36:27); called also Zavan (1 Chr. 1:42).
(migratory), a Horite chief, son of Ezer the son of Seir. (Genesis 36:27; 1 Chronicles 1:42)
ZA'AVAN (disquieted), a Horite chief. Gen 36:27; 1 Chr 1:42.
ZA'AVAN (disquieted), a Horite chief. Gen 36:27; 1 Chr 1:42.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2190
These are the sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
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