Topical Encyclopedia
Dishan is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the Old Testament. He is recognized as one of the sons of Seir the Horite, a notable figure in the land of Edom. The Horites were an ancient people who inhabited the region before the Edomites. Dishan's lineage is significant in understanding the early inhabitants of Edom and their interactions with the descendants of Esau.
Genealogy and FamilyDishan is listed among the sons of Seir the Horite in
Genesis 36:20-21: "These were the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the region: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These sons of Seir in Edom were Horite chiefs." . This passage highlights Dishan as one of the chiefs, indicating a position of leadership and influence among the Horites.
Further details about Dishan's family are provided in
Genesis 36:28: "The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran." . This brief mention of his offspring suggests that Dishan's lineage continued to play a role in the region's history, although specific narratives about Uz and Aran are not extensively detailed in the biblical text.
Cultural and Historical ContextThe Horites, including Dishan, were known to inhabit the mountainous region of Seir, which later became associated with the Edomites, descendants of Esau. The integration and eventual dominance of the Edomites over the Horites are implied in the biblical narrative, as seen in
Deuteronomy 2:12: "The Horites had previously lived in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land the LORD gave them as their possession." .
Dishan's role as a chief among the Horites suggests that he was part of the leadership structure that governed the region before the Edomite takeover. The genealogical records in Genesis serve to establish the historical and familial connections between the Horites and the Edomites, providing insight into the complex relationships between these ancient peoples.
Significance in Biblical NarrativeWhile Dishan himself is not a central figure in the biblical narrative, his mention in the genealogies underscores the importance of understanding the diverse groups that inhabited the ancient Near East. The Horites, as represented by Dishan and his family, contribute to the broader tapestry of biblical history, illustrating the interactions and conflicts that shaped the region.
The genealogical records, including those of Dishan, serve as a testament to the fulfillment of God's promises and the unfolding of His divine plan through the generations. They provide a backdrop for the accounts of the patriarchs and the development of the nations surrounding Israel, highlighting the interconnectedness of these ancient peoples.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Dishana threshing
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Dishan(antelope), the youngest son of Seir the Horite. (Genesis 36:21,28,30;1 Chronicles 1:38,42)
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Antelope, the youngest son of Seir the Horite, head of one of the tribes of Idumaea (
Genesis 36:21, 28, 30).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
DISHAN; DISHONdi'-shan, di'-shon (dishan, dishon, "antelope," "pygarg"): A Horite clan, mentioned as the youngest "son" and elsewhere as the "grandson" of Seir. The form Dishon occurs several times in the list of Horite clans, together with many other totem names (Genesis 36 passim;1 Chronicles 1:38, 41). SeeGray, HPN, 89.
Strong's Hebrew
1789.Dishan -- an Edomite... 1788, 1789.
Dishan. 1790 . an Edomite. Transliteration:
Dishan Phonetic
Spelling: (dee-shawn') Short Definition:
Dishan. Word Origin
...Library
Chapter xxxvi
... 20-30. The following are the sons of Seir, the Horite, the inhabitants of the land:
Lotan and Shobal and Zibeon and Anah; and Dishon and Ezer andDishan....
Thesaurus
Dishan (5 Occurrences)... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
DISHAN; DISHON.
... See Gray, HPN, 89. Multi-Version
Concordance
Dishan (5 Occurrences). Genesis 36:21 Dishon, Ezer, and
Dishan.
...Dishon (7 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible EncyclopediaDISHAN; DISHON.... See Gray, HPN, 89. Multi-Version
Concordance Dishon (7 Occurrences). Genesis 36:21 Dishon, Ezer, andDishan....
Ezer (10 Occurrences)
... Genesis 36:21 Dishon, Ezer, andDishan.... 1 Chronicles 1:38 The sons of Seir: Lotan,
and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, and Ezer, andDishan....
Aran (2 Occurrences)
... ARAN. a'-ran ('aran, "wild goat"): A son ofDishan, the Horite (Genesis 36:28 1
Chronicles 1:42).... Genesis 36:28 These are the children ofDishan: Uz and Aran....
Se'ir (36 Occurrences)
... Genesis 36:21 Dishon, Ezer, andDishan.... 1 Chronicles 1:38 The sons of Seir: Lotan,
and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, and Ezer, andDishan....
Uz (8 Occurrences)
... (3) A son ofDishan, son of Seir the Horite (Genesis 36:28), and personal name
of a Horite or perhaps of mixed Horite and Aramean blood....
Seir (38 Occurrences)
... Genesis 36:21 Dishon, Ezer, andDishan.... 1 Chronicles 1:38 The sons of Seir: Lotan,
and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, and Ezer, andDishan....
Dukes (14 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Genesis 36:21 And Dishon, and Ezer, andDishan: these are the dukes of
the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom. (KJV WBS)....
Chiefs (227 Occurrences)
... and these are their chiefs. (WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis
36:21 Dishon, Ezer, andDishan. These are the chiefs who...
Horites (6 Occurrences)
... is by the wilderness. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis
36:21 Dishon, Ezer, andDishan. These are the chiefs...
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