Son of Dishon, descendant of Esau
Cheran
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:26.
כְּרָ֑ןCheran
The name means “anger.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Dishon
- People
- Edom
About Cheran Written by AI
Cheran is mentioned in Genesis 36:26 and 1 Chronicles 1:41 as one of the sons of Dishon, who was a descendant of Esau. Esau was the son of Isaac and the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The passages list the descendants of Esau, who became the Edomites, and Cheran is named among the clan leaders.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 36:26
These are the sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
- 1 Chronicles 1:41
The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.