Lotan לוֹטָן
Son of Seir the Horite; chief of Edom
Biography
Lotan was a son of Seir the Horite and a chief of the land of Edom (Gen.36.20,29; 1Ch.1.38). He had a sister named Timna (Gen.36.22; 1Ch.1.39). Lotan is listed among the descendants of Esau who settled in the region of Seir (Gen.36.20-30; 1Ch.1.38-42). The Horites were the original inhabitants of Seir before Esau's descendants displaced them (Deut 2.12). As a chief of Edom, Lotan likely held a position of authority and influence among his people.
Family
Siblings
- Shobal Tribe of JudahSon of HurSon of Hur, founder of Kiriath-jearim, Judahite descendant.View full profile →
- Zibeon EdomFather of AnahHivite grandfather of Esau's wife OholibamahView full profile →
- Dishon EdomSon of SeirDescendant of Seir the Horite, son of AnahView full profile →
- Ezer MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior; joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Dishan EdomSon of SeirDescendant of Seir the HoriteView full profile →
- Timna EdomSister of LotanConcubine of Eliphaz; mother of AmalekView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 3 verses Study available
- Genesis 36:20
"These are the sons of Seir the Horite, the inhabitants of the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,"
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"The children of Lotan were Hori and Heman. Lotan’s sister was Timna."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:29
"These are the chiefs who came of the Horites: chief Lotan, chief Shobal, chief Zibeon, chief Anah,"
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1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 1:38
"The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan."
- 1 Chronicles 1:39
"The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam; and Timna was Lotan’s sister."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | לוֹטָן | H3877 |