In the bible, Joktan is the name of the son of Eber (GEN 10:25). Meaning of the name: small dispute; contention; disgust. Related names are: Sheleph, Hazarmaveth, Jerah
(and others ...)
. The translations of Joktan in 21 languages of the Bible are illustrated in the
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below, from
Giốc-Tan in Vietnamese to
Ιεκταν in Greek!
And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan. (GEN 10:25)
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazar-maveth, and Jerah, (GEN 10:26)
And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan. (GEN 10:29)
And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; because in his days the earth was divided: and his brother's name was Joktan. (1CH 1:19)
And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, (1CH 1:20)
And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan. (1CH 1:23)