Lexical Definition
זַעֲוָן Zaʻăvân (zah-av-awn') Zaavan N:N-M-P
from זוּעַ; disquiet
Zaavan.
- § Zaavan = "troubled"
- Zaavan, an Idumaean
1) a Horite chief, son of Ezer the son of Seir
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְזַעֲוָ֖ן | and Zaavan | Gen.36.27 • 1Chr.1.42 |
| Ζουκάμ | Zaavan | LXX.Gen.36.27 |
| Ζαάν | Zavan | LXX.1Chr.1.42 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.27
- son of: Ezer (אֶצֶר)
- brother of: Bilhan (בִּלְהָן) and Akan (יַעֲקָן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
זַעֲוָן proper name, masculine a Horite Gen 36:27 = 1Chr 1:42.
זַעֲוָן proper name, masculine a descendant (branch or tribe) of Seir (ᵐ5 Ζουκαμ, but Ζαυαν ᵐ5L 1Chr 1:42 Samaritan זוען) — Gen 36:27 = 1Chr 1:42.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 36:27 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:42 |
Profile
Male • Son of Ezer • Horite chief, descendant of Seir the Horite
Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Zaavan, a Horite chief, was a descendant of Seir the Horite.
- A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.27;
- only referred to as Zaavan זַעֲוָן;
- son of Ezer אֶצֶר;
- a brother of Bilhan בִּלְהָן and Akan יַעֲקָן.
Zaavan was a Horite chief mentioned in the genealogies of Esau and Seir the Horite. He was one of the sons of Ezer, who was a son of Seir. The Horites were the original inhabitants of the land of Seir, which was later inhabited by the Edomites. Zaavan is listed among the chiefs of the Horites, indicating his position of leadership within the tribe. The Bible provides no further details about his life or role as a chief.
All entries for Zaavan: זַעֲוָן