McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Tahan

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McClintock Biblical Encyclopedia: Tahan


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(Heb. Tach'an, úִּçִï , camp [Gesenius], or graciousness [Furst]), the name of two descendants of Ephraim.

1. (Sept. ÔáíÜ÷ v.r. Ôáíáú v; Vulg. Thehen.) The head of one of the families of the Ephraimites at the end of the Exode (Num_26:35). B.C. ante 1618. SEE TAHANITE.

2. (Sept. ÈáÝí v.r. ÈáÜí ; Vulg. Thaan.) Son of Telah and father of Laadan in the Palestinian lineage of Ephraim (1Ch_7:25). B.C. post 1618.