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).
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
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
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)
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.
1 Chronicles (3)
Two sons were born to Eber: One was named Peleg, because in his days the earth was divided, and his brother was named Joktan.
And Joktan was the father of Almodad, Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah,
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these were sons of Joktan.