Illustration created for this project
Jokshan
A son of Abraham by Keturah, and the father of Sheba and Dedan — names that reappear in the prophets as the caravan and trading peoples of Arabia. Like his brothers, he was given gifts and sent east while Isaac received the inheritance.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Family & lineage
Where in scripture
Genesis1 ChroniclesShe bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
Genesis 25:2 — Son of Keturah
Jokshan became the father of Sheba, and Dedan. The sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim.
Genesis 25:3
The sons of Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: she bore Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. The sons of Jokshan: Sheba and Dedan.
1 Chronicles 1:32
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.