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(di' sshan) Personal name meaning, “bison” or “antelope.” This may be a variant spelling/pronunciation of Dishon. See Dishon .

A Horite chief and son of Seir (Genesis 36:21 ,Genesis 36:21,36:28 ,Genesis 36:28,36:30 ). Apparently, these Horites controlled the land of Edom before the Edomites entered the land. See Edom; Horites; Seir .

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