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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: Hemdan</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/h/hemdan.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/36-26.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/h/hemdan.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> > Hemdan</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/h/hemath--another_form_for_hamath.htm" title="Hemath: Another Form for Hamath">◄</a> Hemdan <a href="/topical/h/hemdan,_eshban,_ithran,_and_cheran.htm" title="Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran">►</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="#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>Hemdan, also referred to as "Heman" in some translations, is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the Old Testament. He is a descendant of Seir the Horite, a people who inhabited the land of Edom before the descendants of Esau. Hemdan is specifically noted as one of the sons of Dishon, who was a son of Seir. The genealogical records of Hemdan can be found in the Book of Genesis and the Book of 1 Chronicles.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/genesis/36-26.htm">Genesis 36:26</a> :</b> "These were the sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran."<br> <br> In this passage, Hemdan is listed among the sons of Dishon, highlighting his place within the Horite lineage. The Horites were known as the original inhabitants of the region of Seir, which later became associated with the Edomites, descendants of Esau.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/1_chronicles/1-41.htm">1 Chronicles 1:41</a> :</b> "The sons of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran."<br><br> This verse reiterates the genealogy found in Genesis, confirming Hemdan's position within the family tree of the Horites. The chronicler's account serves to preserve the historical and familial connections of the tribes and peoples related to Israel.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>The Horites, to whom Hemdan belonged, were a group of people who lived in the mountainous region of Seir. They are often associated with the Edomites due to their eventual integration and intermarriage with the descendants of Esau. The genealogies in Genesis and Chronicles serve to document the complex relationships and lineages that existed among the ancient Near Eastern peoples.<br><br>The mention of Hemdan and his brothers in these genealogies underscores the importance of family lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. These records were crucial for establishing tribal identities and territorial claims, as well as for understanding the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>While Hemdan himself is not a prominent figure in biblical narratives, his inclusion in the genealogical records reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over nations and peoples. The genealogies demonstrate how God orchestrates history and fulfills His purposes through various lineages, even those outside the direct line of Israel.<br><br>The genealogical records, including those of Hemdan, also serve to remind readers of the interconnectedness of all humanity and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through diverse peoples and nations.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Hemdan</span><p>(<i>pleasant</i>), the eldest son of Dishon, son of Anah the Horite. (<a href="/genesis/36-26.htm">Genesis 36:26</a>) [<a href="../a/amram.htm">AMRAM</a>, 2] (B.C. about 1500.)<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">HEMDAN</span><p>hem'-dan (chemdan, pleasant): A descendant of Seir, the Horite (Genesis 36:26). Wrongly translated Amram by the King James Version in 1 Chronicles 1:41 (the Revised Version (British and American) Hamran), where the transcribers made an error in one vowel and one consonant, writing (chamran), instead of (chemdan). <p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2533.htm"><span class="l">2533. Chemdan -- an Edomite</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2532, 2533. Chemdan. 2534 . an Edomite. Transliteration: Chemdan Phonetic<br> Spelling: (khem-dawn') Short Definition: <b>Hemdan</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Hemdan</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2533.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> And these are the children of Dishan: <b>Hemdan</b> and Eshban, and Ithran and Cheran.<br> And these are the children of Ezer: Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxvi.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/h/hemdan.htm"><span class="l"><b>Hemdan</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>HEMDAN</b>. hem'-dan (chemdan, pleasant): A descendant of Seir, the Horite (Genesis<br> 36:26). <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Hemdan</b> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hemdan.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/keran.htm"><span class="l">Keran (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Keran (2 Occurrences). Genesis 36:26 These are the children<br> of Dishon: <b>Hemdan</b>, Eshban, Ithran, and Keran. (BBE NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/keran.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ithran.htm"><span class="l">Ithran (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ithran (3 Occurrences). Genesis 36:26 These are the children of Dishon: <b>Hemdan</b>,<br> Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ithran.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eshban.htm"><span class="l">Eshban (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Eshban (2 Occurrences). Genesis 36:26 These are the children of Dishon: <b>Hemdan</b>,<br> Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eshban.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dishon.htm"><span class="l">Dishon (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 36:26 These are the<br> children of Dishon: <b>Hemdan</b>, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dishon.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cheran.htm"><span class="l">Cheran (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Cheran (2 Occurrences). Genesis 36:26 These are the children of Dishon: <b>Hemdan</b>,<br> Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cheran.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/amram.htm"><span class="l">Amram (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> James Version) for the properly read HAMRAN of the Revised Version (British and<br> American) (chamran), a Horite, who in Genesis 36:26 is called <b>HEMDAN</b> (which see <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/amram.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hemlock.htm"><span class="l">Hemlock (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hemlock.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hemath.htm"><span class="l">Hemath (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hemath.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hamran.htm"><span class="l">Hamran (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia HAMRAN. ham'-ran. See <b>HEMDAN</b>. Multi-Version<br> Concordance Hamran (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 1:41 The sons of Anah: Dishon. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hamran.htm - 6k</font><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">Hemdan (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-26.htm">Genesis 36:26</a></span><br />These are the children of Dishon: <span class="boldtext">Hemdan</span>, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-41.htm">1 Chronicles 1:41</a></span><br />The sons of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hamran, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/hemdan.htm">Hemdan</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/h/hemdan--son_of_dishon.htm">Hemdan: Son of Dishon</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/keran.htm">Keran (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/ithran.htm">Ithran (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eshban.htm">Eshban (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dishon.htm">Dishon (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cheran.htm">Cheran (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/amram.htm">Amram (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hemlock.htm">Hemlock (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hemath.htm">Hemath (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hamran.htm">Hamran (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/h/hemath--another_form_for_hamath.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Hemath: Another Form for Hamath"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Hemath: Another Form for Hamath" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/h/hemdan,_eshban,_ithran,_and_cheran.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran" /></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>