Teman

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Grandson of the patriarch Esau, son of Eliphaz, and a chief of the Edomites.

About Teman

One of the chiefs of the Edomites and Eliphaz’s firstborn son (Gn 36:11, 15, 42; 1 Chr 1:36, 53). He was likely either the founder or a chief of the Edomite city of Teman.

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Family Relationships

Parents
Eliphaz, Wife of Eliphaz
Siblings 5
Omar, Zepho, Gatam, Kenaz, Korah (Genesis 36:16)
Half-sibling
Amalek
Uncles 4
Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, Korah
Cousins 4
Nahath, Zerah, Shammah (Genesis 36:13), Mizzah

Key References

Genesis 36:11

The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

Genesis 36:15

These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,

1 Chronicles 1:53

Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,

All Scripture References (5)

Genesis (3)
Genesis 36:11

The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

Genesis 36:15

These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,

Genesis 36:42

Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,

1 Chronicles (2)
1 Chronicles 1:36

The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.

1 Chronicles 1:53

Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,