Zibeon

Zibeon, the Hivite grandfather of Esau's wife Oholibamah.

The name Zibeon means “iniquity that dwells”

MaleEdomiteEdomPatriarchs eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:2; only referred to as Zibeon (צִבְעוֹן); son of Seir; father of Anah and Aiah; brother of Timna, Lotan, Shobal, Dishon, Ezer and Dishan.

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Family members

Father: Seir
Siblings: Dishan Dishon Ezer Lotan Shobal Timna
Children: Aiah Anah

Alternative names

צִבְעוֹןZibeon

Mentions

Genesis 36:2
Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite,
Genesis 36:14
These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah (daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon) whom she bore to Esau: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.