Letushim
“Hammered, sharpened”
☩Genealogy
Letushim was the second of three sons of Dedan, who was a son of Jokshan and grandson of Abraham by Keturah (Genesis 25:3). The name appears in plural form ('Letushim'), evidently designating a tribe descended from him rather than merely an individual. Along with his brothers Asshurim and Leummim, all bearing plural names, they represent tribal groups that settled in North Arabia.
☩Historical Identification
The precise identification of the Letushim remains uncertain. Some scholars have suggested identification with Tasm, one of the ancient extinct tribes of Arabia, though this is debated. It has been proposed that the Letushim were eventually absorbed into the broader designation 'Dedanim' mentioned in later prophetic texts (Jeremiah 25:23; Ezekiel 25:13; Isaiah 21:13), dwelling in the desert regions east of Edom.
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References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Letushim," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. V (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Letushim," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).