Dishon, also known as Dishan, was the son of Anah, brother of Oholibamah, and father of four sons, mentioned in Genesis 36:25.
About Dishon (Genesis 36:25)
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.
2. Grandson of Seir and son of Anah, a Horite leader. This Dishon was also the brother of Oholibamah, Esau’s wife (Gn 36:25; 1 Chr 1:41).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Anah (Son of Seir)
- Half-sibling
- Oholibamah (Genesis 36:25)
- Aunt
- Timna (Genesis 36:22)
- Uncles 6
- Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Dishon, Ezer, Dishan
- Cousins 18
- Hori, Hemam, Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, Onam, Aiah, Anah (Genesis 36:24), Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, Cheran, 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.
1 Chronicles 1:41
The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
All Scripture References (2)
Genesis (1)
Genesis 36:25
These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.
1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:41
The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.