Bible Encyclopedias
Joktan

Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature

Jok´tan (small), one of the sons of Eber, a descendant from Shem (), and the supposed progenitor of many tribes in Southern Arabia. The Arabians call him Kahtan, and recognize him as one of the principal founders of their nation.

 

 

 

 

Bibliography Information
Kitto, John, ed. Entry for 'Joktan'. "Kitto's Popular Cyclopedia of Biblical Literature". https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​kbe/​j/joktan.html.