Dishon
Dishon was a grandson of Seir the Horite through Anah, mentioned in the genealogies of Esau's family.
The name Dishon means “fatness; ashes”
MaleEdomiteEdomPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:25; only referred to as Dishon (דִּישֹׁן); son of Anah; a brother of Oholibamah.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
- Siblings
Alternative names
- דִּישֹׁןDishon
Mentions
- These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.
- The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.