A descendant of Seir the Horite.
Hemdan
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:26.
חֶמְדָּןHemdan
חַמְרָןHemdan
- Father
- Dishon
- People
- Edom
About Hemdan Written by AI
Hemdan is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau, the son of Isaac and brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'), in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. He was a descendant of Seir the Horite, the original inhabitants of the land of Seir (Edom) before Esau's descendants settled there (Genesis 36:26; 1 Chronicles 1:41). The Horites were a people group that lived in the region of Seir prior to the Edomites. Hemdan is listed among the sons of Dishon, one of the sons of Seir. No further details about Hemdan's life or role are provided in the Bible. (Genesis 36:26; 1 Chronicles 1:41).
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.