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Dedan
their breasts; friendship; a judge
רֹדָן
Dedan (Hebrew: רֹדָן) means “their breasts; friendship; a judge”, by traditional interpretation. Two men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Patriarchal period. In 2018 it was given to 5 children in the United States. Appears with Asshur in Genesis 25.
Which Dedan?
Two men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Dedan
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Dedan
son of Raamah
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 4 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 2 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Patriarchal
Using it today
Based on 2018 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2018 | 5 | Steady |
| All-time total | 40 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 8 in 1976 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 10:7 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 1:32 |
| Cross-references | 63 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Raamah co-occurrence Appears with Raamah in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Havilah co-occurrence Appears with Havilah in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Sabtah co-occurrence Appears with Sabtah in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Sabteca co-occurrence Appears with Sabteca in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Seba co-occurrence Appears with Seba in 1 Chronicles 1.
- Jokshan co-occurrence Appears with Jokshan in Genesis 25.
- Letushim co-occurrence Appears with Letushim in Genesis 25.
- Leummim co-occurrence Appears with Leummim in Genesis 25.
Origin & meaning
Dedan was a grandson of Cush and a son of Raamah.
The biblical story
Dedan is mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis 10 and 1 Chronicles 1 as a descendant of Cush, the son of Ham. He is listed as the son of Raamah and the brother of Sheba (Gen.10.7; 1Ch.1.9).
The genealogies in these chapters provide an overview of the nations and peoples that descended from Noah's sons after the flood. Dedan's placement within the lineage of Cush suggests that his descendants may have settled in the regions associated with the Cushites, such as parts of Arabia and eastern Africa.
Apart from these genealogical references, no further information is provided about Dedan or his specific role in the biblical narrative. His mention serves to trace the origins and spread of the nations in the ancient Near East.
Key verses
Dedan appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.
Genesis 10:7 -
And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecha. And the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.
1 Chronicles 1:9
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Genesis (1)
- Genesis 10:7
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 1:9