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Zaavan
trembling
זַעֲוָן za.a.van
Zaavan (Hebrew: זַעֲוָן, za.a.van) means “trembling”, by traditional interpretation. It appears in 2 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In 2018 it was given to 5 children in the United States. Appears with Akan in Genesis 36.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Zaavan
descendant of Seir
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 2 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- 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 | 26 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 6 in 2012 | 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.
- Akan co-occurrence Appears with Akan 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 Akan (H3292)
§ Zaavan = "troubled"
a Horite chief, son of Ezer the son of Seir
Zaavan, a Horite chief, was a descendant of Seir the Horite.
The biblical story
Zaavan was a Horite chief mentioned in the genealogies of Esau and Seir the Horite. He was one of the sons of Ezer, who was a son of Seir. The Horites were the original inhabitants of the land of Seir, which was later inhabited by the Edomites. Zaavan is listed among the chiefs of the Horites, indicating his position of leadership within the tribe. The Bible provides no further details about his life or role as a chief.
Key verses
Zaavan 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