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Peoples, Not Just Persons
Commentators note that the names of Dedan's sons (Asshurim, Letushim, Leummim) are plural. This suggests they are not names of individuals but of tribes or groups of people. Ancient Jewish translations (Targums) even interpreted them as descriptions of their roles, such as merchants, artisans, or heads of people.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 25:1–11
18th Century
Theologian
- קטוּרה qeṭûrâh — “Qeturah, incense.”
- זמרן zı̂mrān — “Zimran, celebrated in song.” יקשׁן yāqshān — “Joqshan, fowler.” מדן medān — “Me…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 25:3
19th Century
Bishop
Jokshan begot Sheba, and Dedan. —But Sheba and Dedan are also described as the sons of Raamah, the son of Cush ([Reference Genesis…
John Gill
On Genesis 25:3
17th Century
Pastor
And Jokshan begat Sheba and Dedan Bochart F15 is of opinion, that the posterity of this Sheba are the same with the Sabe…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 25:1–10
17th Century
Minister
All the days, even of the best and greatest saints, are not remarkable days; some pass by quietly; such were these last days of Abraham. Here is an…