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Azzan

עַזָּן/AZ-an/

“Sharp or strong”

Summary

The father of Paltiel, a prince of Issachar who helped divide the land.

☩Issachar's Representative

Azzan was the father of Paltiel, who represented the tribe of Issachar in the division of Canaan under Joshua. Paltiel was one of the tribal princes appointed to help Eleazar and Joshua apportion the inheritance.

Key verses:Numbers 34:26

Related Verses1 mention

Numbers· 1 verse

34:26

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Azzan," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Azzan," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).