Strong’s H1720

דְּדָנִים

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

Ddaniym

Pronunciation

deh-dah-NEE

Definition

Dedanites

Meaning

Dedanites

Usage

The term "Dedani" refers to the inhabitants or descendants of Dedan, a name associated with two distinct groups in the Bible. The first Dedan is a descendant of Cush, mentioned in the Table of Nations (Genesis 10:7), and the second is a descendant of Abraham through Keturah (Genesis 25:3). The Dedanites were known for their trading activities, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula.

Bible references

Isaiah 21:13