Joktan

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A son of the patriarch Eber, brother of Peleg, and father of many sons including: Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, and Jerah.

About Joktan

A son of Eber and a younger brother of Peleg. A number of Arabian groups descended from him (Genesis 10:25–29; 1 Chronicles 1:19–23).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Eber
Half-sibling
Peleg
Children 13
Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah, Hadoram (Genesis 10:27), Uzal, Diklah, Obal, Abimael, Sheba (Genesis 10:28), Ophir, Havilah (Genesis 10:29), Jobab
Niece/Nephew
Reu

Key References

Genesis 10:25

Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.

Genesis 10:26

And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

1 Chronicles 1:19

Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.

All Scripture References (6)

Genesis (3)
Genesis 10:25

Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.

Genesis 10:26

And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

Genesis 10:29

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.

1 Chronicles (3)
1 Chronicles 1:19

Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.

1 Chronicles 1:20

And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,

1 Chronicles 1:23

Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.