Bible Dictionary
Diklah
Diklah was one of the sons of Joktan. He likely represented a South Arabian tribe or region associated with palm groves.
Definition
Diklah was one of the sons of Joktan. The name means “place of palms” or “palm grove.”
Biblical Usage
Diklah appears in the genealogical lists of Genesis and Chronicles as a descendant of Joktan.
Historical Background
The settlements of Joktan’s sons were sought in Arabia. Diklah may have denoted a South Arabian tribal or place-name connected with a district containing many palm trees.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(palm grove). (Genesis 10:27; 1 Chronicles 1:21) a son of Joktan, whose settlements, in common with those of the other sons of Joktan, must be looked for in Arabia. It is thought that Diklah is a part of Arabia containing many palm trees.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>dik'-la (diqlah, "place of palms"): One of the "sons" of Joktan (Ge 10:27; 1Ch 1:21). Perhaps a south-Arabian tribal or place-name connected with a palm-bearing district.</p>