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Javan

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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  • The fourth "son" of Japheth (Genesis 10:2 ), whose descendants settled in Greece, i.e., Ionia, which bears the name of Javan in Hebrew. Alexander the Great is called the "king of Javan" (rendered "Grecia," Daniel 8:21; 10:20; comp 11:2; Zechariah 9:13 ). This word was universally used by the nations of the East as the generic name of the Greek race.

  • A town or district of Arabia Felix, from which the Syrians obtained iron, cassia, and calamus (Ezekiel 27:19 ).

    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Javan'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​j/javan.html. 1897.
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