Bible Dictionary
Javan
Javan was a son of Japheth whose descendants were associated with the Greeks, especially the Ionians. Scripture also names Javan as a trading place or people connected with goods supplied to Tyre.
Biblical Usage
In Daniel, Javan represents the Greeks and Alexander is called king of Javan. In Ezekiel, Javan is associated with commerce involving Tyre; in Isaiah and Joel the name likewise refers to Greek peoples or lands.
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