• A son of Jokshan, Abraham's son by Keturah (1 Chronicles 1:32 ). His descendants settled on the Syrian borders about the territory of Edom. They probably led a pastoral life.

    Copyright StatementThese dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

    Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. Entry for 'Dedan'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/d/dedan.html. 1897.