Keraia
People

Alvan

Alvan was a Horite chief, a descendant of Seir, who lived in the land of Edom before Esau's descendants.
MaleEdomiteEdomPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:23; referred to as Alvan (עַלְיָן, עַלְוָן); son of Shobal; a brother of Manahath, Ebal, Shepho and Onam.

Glossary entries

Alvan Alian

Family members

Father

Shobal

Siblings

Ebal Manahath Onam Shepho

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 36:23
    These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
  2. 1 Chronicles 1:40
    The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.