In Biblical texts, a descendant of Abraham or a region in ancient Arabia; also a proper noun referring to people or places.
From Hebrew Dedan, appearing in biblical genealogies as a descendant of Abraham or a son of Raamah. The name appears in ancient texts referencing Arabian peoples and trade routes.
Dedan was an actual ancient Arabian kingdom known for perfume and spice trade—biblical mentions of it connect to real historical trade routes that enriched the ancient world!
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