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Akan
Akan
יַעֲקָן ya.a.qan
Akan (Hebrew: יַעֲקָן, ya.a.qan) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In 2022 it was given to 5 children in the United States. Appears with Aran in 1 Chronicles 1.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Akan
son of Ezer
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
Based on 2022 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2022 | 5 | Steady |
| All-time total | 5 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 5 in 2022 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 36:27 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 1:42 |
| Cross-references | 9 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Bilhan co-occurrence Appears with Bilhan in Genesis 36.
- Zaavan co-occurrence Appears with Zaavan in Genesis 36.
- Ezer co-occurrence Appears with Ezer in Genesis 36.
- Aran co-occurrence Appears with Aran in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Uz co-occurrence Appears with Uz in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Dishan co-occurrence Appears with Dishan in 1 Chronicles 1.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.27;
son of: Ezer (H0687);
brother of: Bilhan (H1092) and Zaavan (H2190)
Also named: a.qan (עֲקָן "Akan" H6130)
§ Jakan = "let him oppress them"
an Edomite
Akan was the son of Ezer, a Horite chief who lived in the land of Seir.
The biblical story
Akan is mentioned in the genealogies of the Horites, the inhabitants of Seir, before the Edomites conquered the region. He was the son of Ezer, who was one of the Horite chiefs. (Gen.36.27; 1Ch.1.42)
The Horites were the original inhabitants of the mountainous region of Seir, located south of the Dead Sea. They were eventually displaced by the Edomites, the descendants of Esau, who intermarried with the Horites and became the dominant population in the area. (Deut 2.12)
Akan is listed among the sons of Ezer, along with his brothers Bilhan and Zaavan. (Gen.36.27; 1Ch.1.42) These chiefs and their clans likely held significant influence in the region before the Edomite conquest.
Apart from being mentioned in the genealogies, no further information is provided about Akan's life, his role as a member of a chiefly family, or any specific events associated with him.
The inclusion of Akan in the genealogies serves to document the Horite lineage and to provide a historical context for the Edomite occupation of Seir. It also demonstrates the importance of family records and the preservation of ancestral heritage in the ancient Near East.
Key verses
Akan appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan.
Genesis 36:27 -
The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, and Jakan. The sons of Dishan; Uz, and Aran.
1 Chronicles 1:42
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Genesis (1)
- Genesis 36:27
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 1:42