Dishon

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Dishon was the son of Anah, who was a chief of the Horites. Dishon was the father of Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.

About Dishon

1. Seir’s fifth son and a Horite leader in Edom (Gn 36:21; 1 Chr 1:38), whose people were eventually displaced by the Edomites.

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Family Relationships

Parents
Seir
Half-siblings 7
Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah (Son of Seir), Ezer, Dishan, Timna (Genesis 36:22)
Children 4
Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, Cheran
Nieces & Nephews 16
Hori, Hemam, Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, Onam, Aiah, Anah (Genesis 36:24), Dishon (Genesis 36:25), Oholibamah (Genesis 36:25), Bilhan, Zaavan, Akan, Uz (Genesis 36:28), Aran

Key References

Genesis 36:25

These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.

Genesis 36:26

These are the sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.

1 Chronicles 1:41

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

All Scripture References (5)

Genesis (3)
Genesis 36:21

Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom.

Genesis 36:26

These are the sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.

Genesis 36:30

Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, according to their divisions in the land of Seir.

1 Chronicles (2)
1 Chronicles 1:38

The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan.

1 Chronicles 1:41

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