Descendant of Esau, son of Dishon the Horite.
Ithran
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:26.
יִתְרָןIthran
The name means “remaining; searching out diligently.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Dishon
- People
- Edom
About Ithran Written by AI
Ithran is mentioned in two genealogical lists in the Bible as a descendant of Esau, the son of Isaac and twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Genesis 36:26; 1 Chronicles 1:41). He was the son of Dishon, who was a Horite, one of the inhabitants of the land of Seir before Esau's descendants settled there (Genesis 36:20 to 21). The genealogies in Genesis 36 and 1Chronicles 1 record the descendants of Esau, also known as Edom, and the Horite tribes that intermarried with them. These lists demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations (Genesis 17:4 to 5). No other details are provided about Ithran's life or role within the clan. His inclusion in these genealogies serves to trace the lineage of Esau and the Edomites and to highlight the connection between the Israelites and their neighboring nations.
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.