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Term used to distinguish a kin group more extensive than a family. The boundaries of such a group are not always clearly delineated. Each clan was governed by the heads of the families (elders). Several clans formed a tribe, and twelve tribes formed Israel. The clan is sometimes referred to as “division,” “kindred,” “family,” “thousand,” or even “tribe.”

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Clan'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​c/clan.html. 1991.
 
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