Who is…
Zaavan
also known as: Zavan
Hebrew; זַעֲוָן —transliteration: Za`avan —meaning: terror
He is one of the “dukes of Edom” (Genesis 36:27). He is called Zavan in the Chronicles (1 Chronicles 1:42).
This Horite is a son of Ezer, the son of Seir.
His brothers are Bilhan and Jaakan (aka Akan).
Article Version: May 6, 2025