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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Lotan</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/l/lotan.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/36-20.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/l/lotan.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Lotan</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/l/lot--the_son_of_haran--taken_captive_by_chedorlaomer;_rescued_by_abraham.htm" title="Lot: The Son of Haran: Taken Captive by Chedorlaomer; Rescued by Abraham">◄</a> Lotan <a href="/topical/l/lotan's.htm" title="Lotan's">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Lotan is a figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogical records of the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob. Lotan is identified as a member of the Horites, an ancient people who inhabited the region of Seir before the Edomites. The Horites are often associated with the cave-dwelling peoples of the region, and their integration into the Edomite lineage is noted in the biblical narrative.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>Lotan is mentioned in the Book of Genesis, where the genealogy of Esau is detailed. In <a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">Genesis 36:20-22</a> , it states: "These are the sons of Seir the Horite, the inhabitants of the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These are the chiefs of the Horites, the sons of Seir, in the land of Edom. The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Lotan’s sister was Timna."<br><br>This passage highlights Lotan as one of the chiefs of the Horites, indicating a position of leadership and prominence within his community. The mention of his sister, Timna, further connects Lotan to the broader narrative of the Edomites, as Timna is later noted to be a concubine of Eliphaz, Esau's son, and the mother of Amalek (<a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Genesis 36:12</a>).<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>The Horites, to whom Lotan belonged, were a group that lived in the mountainous region of Seir, which later became known as Edom. The integration of the Horites into the Edomite lineage is significant, as it reflects the complex interrelations between different tribes and peoples in the ancient Near East. The Horites are often depicted as a people who were eventually absorbed by the descendants of Esau, contributing to the formation of the Edomite nation.<br><br>Lotan's role as a chief suggests that he held a significant position within the Horite society, possibly overseeing a clan or a group of families. The mention of his sons, Hori and Hemam, indicates the continuation of his lineage and the perpetuation of his family's influence within the region.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the inclusion of Lotan and the Horites in the biblical narrative underscores the theme of God's sovereignty over the nations and His orchestration of history. The genealogies in Genesis serve to trace the lineage of various peoples and highlight the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham regarding the nations that would come from his descendants.<br><br>Lotan's connection to the Edomites, through his sister Timna, also illustrates the broader biblical theme of kinship and conflict between the descendants of Esau and Jacob. The Edomites, as descendants of Esau, often found themselves in opposition to the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob, throughout biblical history. This tension is rooted in the familial relationships and the divine promises made to their forefathers.<br><br>In summary, Lotan is a notable figure within the genealogical records of Genesis, representing the integration of the Horites into the Edomite lineage and contributing to the complex tapestry of relationships and events that shape the biblical narrative.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Lotan</span><p>(<i>covering</i>), the eldest son of Seir the Horite. (<a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">Genesis 36:20,22,29</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/1-38.htm">1 Chronicles 1:38,39</a>)<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Coverer, one of the sons of Seir, the Horite (<a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">Genesis 36:20</a>, 29). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">LOTAN</span><p>lo'-tan (loTan): Son of Seir, a chief (the King James Version "duke") of Edom (<a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">Genesis 36:20, 22, 29</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-38.htm">1 Chronicles 1:38 f</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3877.htm"><span class="l">3877. <b>Lotan</b> -- a son of Seir</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3876, 3877. <b>Lotan</b>. 3878 . a son of Seir. Transliteration: <b>Lotan</b> Phonetic<br> Spelling: (lo-tawn') Short Definition: <b>Lotan</b>. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3877.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_xxxvi.htm"><span class="l">Chapter xxxvi</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 20-30. The following are the sons of Seir, the Horite, the inhabitants of the land:<br> <b>Lotan</b> and Shobal and Zibeon and Anah; and Dishon and Ezer and Dishan. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxvi.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_4/chapter_iisyria_at_the_beginning.htm"><span class="l">Syria at the Beginning of the Egyptian Conquest</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The attempt to connect the name Rotanu or Lotanu with that of the Edomite tribe<br> of <b>Lotan</b> (Genesis 36:20, 22) was first made by P. de Saulcy; it was afterwards <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iisyria at the beginning.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_4/chapter_ithe_first_chaldaean_empire.htm"><span class="l">The First Chaldaean Empire and the Hyksos in Egypt</span></a> <br>History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 4. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter ithe first chaldaean empire.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/l/lotan.htm"><span class="l"><b>Lotan</b> (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>LOTAN</b>. lo'-tan (<b>loTan</b>): Son of Seir, a chief (the King James Version "duke") of<br> Edom (Genesis 36:20, 22, 29 1 Chronicles 1:38 f). <b>...</b><b>Lotan</b> (5 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lotan.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lotan's.htm"><span class="l"><b>Lotan's</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Lotan's</b> (2 Occurrences). Genesis 36:22 The children<br> of <b>Lotan</b> were Hori and Heman. <b>Lotan's</b> sister was Timna. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lotan's.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/timna.htm"><span class="l">Timna (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> But in Genesis 36:22 and 1 Chronicles 1:39 Timna is the sister of <b>Lotan</b>, and in<br> Genesis 36:40 and 1 Chronicles 1:51 a chief or elan of Edom (see TIMNAH (3 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/timna.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/homam.htm"><span class="l">Homam (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Homam (2 Occurrences). Genesis 36:22 The children of<br><b>Lotan</b> were Hori and Heman. <b>Lotan's</b> sister was Timna. (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/homam.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shobal.htm"><span class="l">Shobal (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> sho'-bal (shobhal, "overflowing"; Sobal, with variants): (1) An Edomite name mentioned<br> in connection with <b>Lotan</b>, Zibeon and Anah, as that of a "son" of Seir <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shobal.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hori.htm"><span class="l">Hori (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Hori (4 Occurrences). Genesis 36:22 The children of <b>Lotan</b> were Hori and Heman. <b>Lotan's</b><br> sister was Timna. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hori.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zibeon.htm"><span class="l">Zibeon (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 36:20 These are the sons of Seir the Horite, the inhabitants of the land:<br><b>Lotan</b>, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zibeon.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zib'eon.htm"><span class="l">Zib'eon (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See RSV). Genesis 36:20 These are the sons of Seir the Horite, the inhabitants<br> of the land: <b>Lotan</b> and Shobal and Zibeon and Anah, (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zib'eon.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/anah.htm"><span class="l">Anah (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 36:20 These are the sons of Seir the Horite, the inhabitants of the land:<br><b>Lotan</b>, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/anah.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/horite.htm"><span class="l">Horite (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 36:20 These are the sons of Seir the Horite, the inhabitants of the land:<br><b>Lotan</b>, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/horite.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Lotan (5 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">Genesis 36:20</a></span><br />These are the sons of Seir the Horite, the inhabitants of the land: <span class="boldtext">Lotan</span>, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-22.htm">Genesis 36:22</a></span><br />The children of <span class="boldtext">Lotan</span> were Hori and Heman. Lotan's sister was Timna. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-29.htm">Genesis 36:29</a></span><br />These are the chiefs who came of the Horites: chief <span class="boldtext">Lotan</span>, chief Shobal, chief Zibeon, chief Anah,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-38.htm">1 Chronicles 1:38</a></span><br />The sons of Seir: <span class="boldtext">Lotan</span>, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-39.htm">1 Chronicles 1:39</a></span><br />The sons of <span class="boldtext">Lotan</span>: Hori, and Homam; and Timna was Lotan's sister.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/l/lotan.htm">Lotan</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lotan.htm">Lotan (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/homam.htm">Homam (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/timna.htm">Timna (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hori.htm">Hori (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lothasubus.htm">Lothasubus</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sister.htm">Sister (113 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hemam.htm">Hemam (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/heman.htm">Heman (17 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/l/lot--the_son_of_haran--taken_captive_by_chedorlaomer;_rescued_by_abraham.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Lot: The Son of Haran: Taken Captive by Chedorlaomer; Rescued by Abraham"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Lot: The Son of Haran: Taken Captive by Chedorlaomer; Rescued by Abraham" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/l/lotan's.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Lotan's"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Lotan's" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>