Aran

Aran was a descendant of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of Esau's family and the Horite clans.

The name Aran means “an ark; their curse”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:28; only referred to as Aran (אֲרָן); son of Dishan; a brother of Uz.

Glossary entries

Aran

Family members

Father

Dishan

Siblings

Uz

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. These are the sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
  2. The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.