Eshban אֶשְׁבָּן

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Son of Dishon, a Horite chief in Seir.

Biography

Eshban was a son of Dishon, a Horite chief who lived in the land of Seir (Gen.36.26; 1Ch.1.41). The Horites were the original inhabitants of Seir before the descendants of Esau dispossessed them (Deu.2.12).

Family

Parents

Dishon Edom

Son of Seir

Descendant of Seir the Horite, son of Anah
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Siblings

Hemdan Edom

Son of Dishon

A descendant of Seir the Horite.
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Ithran Tribe of Asher

Son of Zophah

Descendant of Asher, son of Zophah.
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Cheran Edom

Son of Dishon

Son of Dishon, descendant of Esau
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In Scripture

2 biblical books ; 1 with study content

Genesis 1 verse Study available

Genesis 36:26

"These are the children of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse

1 Chronicles 1:41

"The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hamran, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran."

Names & Aliases

Form	Language	Script	Strong's
Named	Hebrew	אֶשְׁבָּן	H0790

Encyclopedia Article

Eshban

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

The brother of Mamre and Aner, the Amorite allies of Abraham who took part with him in the pursuit and defeat of Chedorlaomer's forces (Ge

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