Dedan

Dedan was a grandson of Abraham through Jokshan, born to Keturah.

The name Dedan means “their breasts; friendship; a judge”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 25:3; only referred to as Dedan (רֹדָן); son of Jokshan; a brother of Sheba; father of Asshurim, Letushim and Leummim.

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Family members

Father: Jokshan
Siblings: Sheba
Children: Asshurim Letushim Leummim

Alternative names

רֹדָןDedan

Mentions

Genesis 25:3
Jokshan was the father of Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were the Asshurites, the Letushites, and the Leummites.
1 Chronicles 1:32
The sons born to Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.