Joktan
Mentioned 2246–2206 BC traditional (Jones)
Little, the second of the two sons of Eber (Gen. 10:25; 1 Chr. 1:19). There is an Arab tradition that Joktan (Arab. Kahtan) was the progenitor of all the purest tribes of Central and Southern Arabia.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- The 16th generation from Adam, counting Adam as the first.
- Mentioned in the era of the Flood to Abraham, 2348–1997 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Almodad, Eber, Havilah, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Jobab, Ophir, and Peleg.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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6 tagged verses in 2 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Joktan 6 |
| KJV | Joktan 6 |
| ASV | Joktan 6 |
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Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
Little, the second of the two sons of Eber (Gen. 10:25; 1 Chr. 1:19). There is an Arab tradition that Joktan (Arab. Kahtan) was the progenitor of all the purest tribes of Central and Southern Arabia.