Javan (Easton)

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The fourth 'son' of Japheth (Genesis 10:2 ), whose descendants settled in Greece, i.e., Ionia, which bears the name of Javan in Hebrew. Alexander the Great is called the 'king of Javan' (rendered 'Grecia,' Daniel 8:21; 10:20; comp 11:2; Zechariah 9:13 ). This word was universally used by the nations"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause! Click here to learn more! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter J Bible Dictionaries Javan Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry Jattir Next Entry Javelin Resource Toolbox Print Article Additional Links Concordances Nave Topical Bible Javan Scofield Reference Index Javan Dictionaries American Tract Society Javan Easton's Bible Dictionary Javan Fausset Bible Dictionary Javan Holman Bible Dictionary Javan Hitchcock Bible Names Javan Hastings' BibleDictionary Javan Morrish Bible Dictionary Javan People's Bible Dictionary Javan Smith Bible Dictionary Javan Watson's Theological Dictionary Javan Encyclopedias International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Javan Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Javan McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Javan The Jewish Encyclopedia Javan Lexicons יָוָן The fourth "son" of Japheth ( Genesis 10:2 ), whose descendants settled in Greece, i.e., Ionia, which bears the name of Javan in Hebrew. Alexander the Great is called the "king of Javan" (rendered "Grecia," Daniel 8:21 ; 10:20 ; comp 11:2; Zechariah 9:13 ). This word was universally used by the nations of the East as the generic name of the Greek race. A town or district of Arabia Felix, from which the Syrians obtained iron, cassia, and calamus ( Ezekiel 27:19 ).

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• part_of source-manifest/easton — Easton's Bible Dictionary (PD)