A man living during the time of the patriarchs, son of Shobal and brother of Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam, first mentioned in Genesis 36:23.
About Alvan
Shobal’s son and a descendant of Esau (Genesis 36:23). Alvan is also spelled Alian in 1 Chronicles 1:40.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Shobal
- Half-siblings 4
- Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, Onam
- Aunt
- Timna (Genesis 36:22)
- Uncles 6
- Lotan, Zibeon, Anah (Son of Seir), Dishon, Ezer, Dishan
- Cousins 15
- Hori, Hemam, Aiah, Anah (Genesis 36:24), Dishon (Genesis 36:25), Oholibamah (Genesis 36:25), Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, Cheran, Bilhan, Zaavan, Akan, Uz (Genesis 36:28), Aran
Key References
Genesis 36:23
These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
1 Chronicles 1:40
The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.
All Scripture References (2)
Genesis (1)
Genesis 36:23
These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:40
The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah.