A location in the Arabian Peninsula; home of an ethnic group with the same name.
About Dedan
Region located in the Arabian Peninsula. The Dedanites were listed among those who rejoiced at the downfall of Israel during the time of the Babylonian captivity. Jeremiah and Ezekiel foretold Dedan’s approaching destruction (Jer 25:23; 49:8; Ez 25:13; 38:13). Apparently the Dedanites were merchants who traveled by caravan and traded saddlecloths and various garments associated with riding (Is 21:13; Ez 27:20). Dedan is believed to have been located at or near an oasis called El-’ula in the central portion of the Arabian Peninsula. This oasis was part of the ancient trade routes, and undoubtedly played a role in the Dedanites’ mercantile way of life.
Key References
therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword.
All Scripture References (7)
Isaiah (1)
This is the burden against Arabia: In the thickets of Arabia you must lodge, O caravans of Dedanites.
Jeremiah (2)
Dedan, Tema, Buz, and all who cut the corners of their hair;
Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him.
Ezekiel (4)
therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword.
The men of Dedan were your clients; many coastlands were your market; they paid you with ivory tusks and ebony.
Dedan was your merchant in saddlecloths for riding.
Sheba and Dedan and the merchants of Tarshish with all its villages will ask, ‘Have you come to capture the plunder? Have you assembled your hordes to carry away loot, to make off with silver and gold, to take cattle and goods, to seize great spoil?’