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Teman

Places & Geography • Old Testament
Teman was a grandson of Esau and an Edomite clan or chief. It also designated a district and town in Edom, whose inhabitants were noted for wisdom.
Biblical Usage
Teman represents an Edomite people and territory. Its inhabitants were noted for wisdom, and Eliphaz the Temanite was one of Job’s friends.
Scripture References
Genesis 36:11 Genesis 36:15 Genesis 36:42 Amos 1:12 Jeremiah 49:7 Ezekiel 25:13 Habakkuk 3:3 Genesis 36:41 1 Chronicles 1:36 1 Chronicles 1:53 Job 9:9 Isaiah 43:6 Jeremiah 49:8