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Joktan
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
Little, the second of the two sons of Eber (Gen. 10:25; 1 Chr. 1:19). There is an Arab tradition that Joktan (Arab. Kahtan) was the progenitor of all the purest tribes of Central and Southern Arabia.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
(small), son of Eber, (Genesis 10:25; 1 Chronicles 1:19) and the father of the Joktanite Arabs. (Genesis 10:30) (B.C. about 2200.)
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
JOK'TAN (who is made small), a descendant of Shem, ancestor of the Joktanite Arabs. Gen 10:25-30; 1 Chr 1:19-23.
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Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary · 1869
small dispute; contention; disgust
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
JOK'TAN (who is made small), a descendant of Shem, ancestor of the Joktanite Arabs. Gen 10:25-30; 1 Chr 1:19-23.