Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
the Week of Proper 25 / Ordinary 30
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Jokshan

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Jokneam
Next Entry
Joktan
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

jok´shan ( יקשׁן , yoḳshān , meaning unknown): Son of Abraham and Keturah ( Genesis 25:2 , Genesis 25:3 parallel 1 Chronicles 1:32 ). Tuch suggested that yoḳshān = yoḳtān (Genesis 10:25-29 ); see HDB , under the word; Skinner, Gen, 350.

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Jokshan'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​j/jokshan.html. 1915.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile