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Medan

Medan (Generation 21 • Child of Abram/Abraham ): Medan is a biblical figure in Generation 21, child of Abram/Abraham . ( Genesis 25:1-2 ) Within the broader Biblical Knowledge Graph, this connects directly to Solomon's Temple & Wisdom Literature—King Solomon constructed the First Temple in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah ( 1 Kings 6 , 2 Chronicles 3 ) to house the Ark of the Covenant and fostered Israel 's golden age of biblical wisdom literature.

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Medan (Generation 21 • Child of Abram/Abraham ): Medan is a biblical figure in Generation 21, child of Abram/Abraham . ( Genesis 25:1-2 ) (mentioned in Genesis 25 , 1 Chronicles 1 ) Abram/Abraham (Generation 20 • Messianic Line • Child of Terah ): ( Genesis 11:26 , 1 Chronicles 1:26-27 , Luke 3:34 , Genesis 25:7-10 ) G-d renamed Abram to Abraham ( Genesis 17:5 ). Abram was the first person called 'Hebrew' in the Bible ( Genesis 14:13 ). Abram was born 1948 years from the creation of the world. (mentioned in Genesis 11 , Genesis 14 , Genesis 17 ) Buz (Generation 21 • Child of Nahor ): Buz is a biblical figure in Generation 21, child of Nahor . ( Genesis 22:21 ) (mentioned in Genesis 22 , 1 Chronicles 5 , Jeremiah 25 )

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Sardis (Ancient biblical location referenced in Rev 1:11 , Rev 3:1 , Rev 3:4 .) Thyatira (Ancient biblical location referenced in Acts 16:14 , Rev 1:11 , Rev 2:18 , Rev 2:24 .) Smyrna (Ancient biblical location referenced in Rev 1:11 , Rev 2:8 .) Buz (Ancient biblical location referenced in Jer 25:23 (identified with Dedan ).) 3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: Wilderness Tabernacle ( Mishkan ) — The portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites at Mount Sinai according to instructions given to Moses , housing the Outer Courtyard, the Holy Place , the Veil, and the Holy of Holies . Golden Lampstand ( Menorah ) — Seven-branched lampstand hammered from a single talent of pure gold with almond-blossom cups, capitals, and flowers, placed on the south side of the Holy Place to give continual light.

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include Genesis 25:2 : "And she bare him Zimran , and Jokshan , and Medan , and Midian , and Ishbak , and Shuah ."; 1 Chronicles 1:32 : "Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham 's concubine: she bare Zimran , and Jokshan , and Medan , and Midian , and Ishbak , and Shuah . And the sons of Jokshan; Sheba , and Dedan .". Related canonical books and chapters: Genesis 25 ( Genesis • Chapter 25 (34 verses)), 1 Chronicles 1 ( 1 Chronicles • Chapter 1 (54 verses)), Joshua 1 ( Joshua • Chapter 1 (18 verses)).

Connected Topics & Entities Book/Chapter Verse Person Place Lexicon Theology Commentary

Topics, People & Places (36)

Medan
99% Gen 21
Generation 21 • Child of Abram/Abraham

Medan is a biblical figure in Generation 21, child of Abram/Abraham . ( Genesis 25:1-2 )

Genesis 25
99% Chapter
Genesis • Chapter 25 (34 verses)

Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah. And she bare him Zimran , and Jokshan , and Medan , and Midian , and Ishbak , and Shuah . And Jokshan begat Sheba , and Dedan . And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim. Mentions: Abram/Abraham , Zimran , Jokshan, Medan , Midian , Sheba , Dedan, Ephah , Machpelah .

Abram/Abraham
99% Messianic Line
Generation 20 • Messianic Line • Child of Terah

( Genesis 11:26 , 1 Chronicles 1:26-27 , Luke 3:34 , Genesis 25:7-10 ) G-d renamed Abram to Abraham ( Genesis 17:5 ). Abram was the first person called 'Hebrew' in the Bible ( Genesis 14:13 ). Abram was born 1948 years from the creation of the world.

1 Chronicles 1
99% Chapter
1 Chronicles • Chapter 1 (54 verses)

Adam , Seth , Enosh , Kenan , Mahalaleel, Jared , Enoch , Methuselah , Lamech , Mentions: Adam , Seth , Enosh , Kenan , Jared , Ham 2 , Gomer , Magog , Javan .

Sardis
86% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 38.477°N, 28.114°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Rev 1:11 , Rev 3:1 , Rev 3:4 .

Thyatira
85% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 38.926°N, 27.857°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Acts 16:14 , Rev 1:11 , Rev 2:18 , Rev 2:24 .

Smyrna
79% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 38.452°N, 27.162°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Rev 1:11 , Rev 2:8 .

Buz
78% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • Dedan • 26.625°N, 37.920°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Jer 25:23 (identified with Dedan ).

Philadelphia
77% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 38.349°N, 28.519°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Rev 1:11 , Rev 3:7 .

Pergamum
77% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 39.119°N, 27.165°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Rev 1:11 , Rev 2:12 .

Jezreel 3
75% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • Jezreel 2 • 32.556°N, 35.331°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in 2 Sam 4:4 (identified with Jezreel 2 ).

ᾅδης
haides (háidēs) [hah'-dace]
G0086 Greek noun masculine 10x
Hades, the abode of Hades, the underivorld, Hades

Primary meaning: Hades, the abode of Hades, the underivorld, Hades. Strong's: properly, unseen, i.e. "Hades" or the place (state) of departed souls. Lexical nuances: in Hom., Hades (Pluto), the god of the underworld. the abode of Hades, the underivorld ; in NT, the abode of departed spirits, Hades : ἐν τ. ᾅ. , Lk 16:23 ; εἰς ᾅ. , Ac 2:27 , 31 ; πύλαι ᾅδου , Mt 16:18 ; κλεῖς τοῦ ᾅ. , Re 1:18 ; metaph., ἕως ᾅ. , Mt 11:23 , Lk 10:15 ; personified, Re 6:8 20:13 , 14 (Cremer, 67, 610; MM, VGT , s.v.).†

Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as negative particle) and G1492 (εἴδω);
Septuagint (LXX) Bridge:
LXX ⇄ H1745 LXX ⇄ H4194 LXX ⇄ H7585
Themes:
eschatology afterlife
Key Scripture Passages:
LUK.16.23 ACT.2.27 ACT.2.31 MAT.16.18 REV.1.18 MAT.11.23 LUK.10.15 REV.6.8
Colossae
67% Mapped Place
Biblical Place • 37.783°N, 29.250°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Col 1:2 .

Buz
66% Gen 21
Generation 21 • Child of Nahor

Buz is a biblical figure in Generation 21, child of Nahor . ( Genesis 22:21 )

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Revelation Part 1 (Chapters 1–11)
VIDEO 63%
VIDEO • overview

Overview of Revelation 1 –11 opening John 's apocalyptic vision to seven churches, the heavenly throne room with the slain yet conquering Lamb, and cycles of seals and trumpets.

BibleProject • BibleProject CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 / Standard YouTube License
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Revelation Part 2 (Chapters 12–22)
VIDEO 61%
VIDEO • overview

Overview of Revelation 12 –22 depicting cosmic conflict between the dragon and the Lamb's followers, the fall of Babylon , final judgment, and the glorious New Jerusalem descending in new creation.

BibleProject • BibleProject CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 / Standard YouTube License
פְּלֵיטָה
peleta (pǝlêṭâ) [pel-ay-TAW]
H6413 Hebrew noun feminine 28x
deliverance, escaped remnant, escape

Escape, deliverance, body of survivors; signifies those whom Yahweh snatches from destruction to constitute the restored community.

Derivation: From פָּלַט (H6403) to deliver.
Septuagint (LXX) Bridge:
LXX ⇄ G4991 LXX ⇄ G1295
Themes:
remnant deliverance salvation eschatology
Key Scripture Passages:
GEN.45.7 EXO.10.5 2KI.19.30 EZR.9.8 ISA.10.20 JOL.2.32 OBA.1.17
שֵׁבֶט
sebet (šēḇeṭ) [SHEH-vet]
H7626 Hebrew noun masculine 190x
scepter, rod, staff, tribe

Scepter of royal dominion (Genesis 49:10: 'The scepter shall not depart from Judah'), shepherd's protective rod, and the twelve tribes of Israel.

Derivation: From an unused root meaning to branch off.
Septuagint (LXX) Bridge:
LXX ⇄ G4464 LXX ⇄ G5443
Themes:
scepter messianic kingship tribes discipline
Key Scripture Passages:
GEN.49.10 NUM.24.17 2SA.7.14 PSA.2.9 PSA.23.4 PSA.45.6
קָרְבָּן
qorban (qorbān) [kor-BAWN]
H7133 Hebrew noun masculine 82x
offering, oblation, sacrificial gift

Offering, sacrificial present brought near; generic term for all oblations presented at altar, reflecting worshiper drawing near to God.

Derivation: From קָרַב (H7126) to come near, present.
Septuagint (LXX) Bridge:
LXX ⇄ G1435 LXX ⇄ G2878
Themes:
sacrifice offering worship sanctuary
Key Scripture Passages:
LEV.1.2 LEV.2.1 LEV.7.38 NUM.7.12 NUM.28.2 EZK.40.43
μένω
meno (ménō) [men'-o]
G3306 Greek verb 118x
to stay, abide, remain

Primary meaning: to stay, abide, remain. Strong's: to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy). Lexical nuances: to stay , abide , remain . Intrans.; of place: seq. ἐν , Lk 8:27 , al.; παρά , c. dat. pers., Jo 1:40 , al; σύν , Lk 1:56 ; καθ’ ἑαυτόν , Ac 28:16 ; c. adv., ἐκεῖ , Mt 10:11 ; ὧδε , Mt 26:38 ; metaph., I Jo 2:18 ; of the Holy Spirit, Jo 1:32 , 33 14:17 ; of Christ, Jo 6:56 15:4 , al.; ὁ θεός , I Jo 4:15 , conversely, of Christians, Jo 6:56 15:4 , I Jo 4:15 , al.; ὁ λόγος τ. θεοῦ , I Jo 2:14 ; ἡ...

Derivation: a primary verb;
Septuagint (LXX) Bridge:
LXX ⇄ H5975 LXX ⇄ H6965
Themes:
discipleship abiding
Key Scripture Passages:
LUK.8.27 JHN.1.40 LUK.1.56 ACT.28.16 MAT.10.11 MAT.26.38 1JN.2.18 JHN.1.32
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Solomon's Temple — Floorplan, Elevations & Architectural Elevations
PDF 4%
PDF • charts

Measured reconstruction of the First Temple according to 1 Kings 6 , 2 Chronicles 3 , and archaeological Iron Age parallels.

The Biblical World Editorial Board (1911) • University of Chicago Press / Internet Archive Public Domain Mark 1.0
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The Wilderness Tabernacle — Architectural Blueprint & Furnishings
PDF 3%
PDF • charts

Detailed technical schematic illustrating the Holy of Holies , Holy Place , Courtyard, Ark of the Covenant , and Menorah .

The Biblical World Editorial Board (1910) • University of Chicago Press / Internet Archive Public Domain Mark 1.0
Wilderness Tabernacle (Mishkan)
3% 3D Model
Interactive 3D Sanctuary • Exodus 25–40

The portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites at Mount Sinai according to instructions given to Moses , housing the Outer Courtyard, the Holy Place , the Veil, and the Holy of Holies .

Map of the Exodus & Red Sea Crossing
Map of the Exodus & Red Sea Crossing
IMAGE 3%
IMAGE • maps

Traditional and scholarly proposed routes of the Israelite Exodus from Goshen across the Red Sea into the Sinai peninsula.

Historical Biblical Cartographers • Geographicus / Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
Map of Solomon's Maritime Trade Routes & Ophir
Map of Solomon's Maritime Trade Routes & Ophir
IMAGE 3%
IMAGE • maps

Port of Ezion-Geber on the Red Sea and Phoenician seafaring ventures with King Hiram of Tyre .

Historical Near Eastern Cartography Project • Wikimedia Commons Cartography Public Domain Mark 1.0
Solomon's Temple & Wisdom Literature
3% Wiki Topic
Wiki Article • Prophets & Wisdom

King Solomon constructed the First Temple in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah ( 1 Kings 6 , 2 Chronicles 3 ) to house the Ark of the Covenant and fostered Israel 's golden age of biblical wisdom literature.

Golden Lampstand (Menorah)
3% 3D Model
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 25:31–40

Seven-branched lampstand hammered from a single talent of pure gold with almond-blossom cups, capitals, and flowers, placed on the south side of the Holy Place to give continual light.

Dead Sea Scrolls — Community Rule (1QS) Column 1
Dead Sea Scrolls — Community Rule (1QS) Column 1
IMAGE 2%
IMAGE • manuscripts

Foundational charter of the Essene covenant community at Qumran detailing the Sons of Light.

Qumran Essene Scribes / Early Christian Copyists • Shrine of the Book / Israel Antiquities Authority Public Domain Mark 1.0
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S.R. Driver — Introduction to the Literature of the Old Testament
PDF 2%
PDF • monographs

Classic Oxford reference monograph analyzing the literary structure, historical sources, and date of the Hebrew Bible books.

S. R. Driver / I. M. Price • Internet Archive / Public Domain Public Domain Mark 1.0
Joshua 1
2% Chapter
Joshua • Chapter 1 (18 verses)

Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun , Moses ' minister, saying, Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan , thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, eve... Mentions: Moses, Joshua , Nun (or Non), Jacob/Israel , Manasseh , Jordan , Lebanon , Euphrates .

Exodus 35
2% Chapter
Exodus • Chapter 35 (35 verses)

And Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel together, and said unto them, These are the words which the Lord hath commanded, that ye should do them. Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to t... Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Aaron , Judah , Dan .

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Book of 1 Peter
VIDEO 2%
VIDEO • overview

Overview of 1 Peter offering living hope to persecuted Christian exiles throughout Asia Minor, pointing them to their royal priesthood and Christ 's suffering as their pattern of victory.

BibleProject • BibleProject CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 / Standard YouTube License
Merneptah Stele (Israel Stele) — Earliest Extra-Biblical Israel Mention
Merneptah Stele (Israel Stele) — Earliest Extra-Biblical Israel Mention
IMAGE 2%
IMAGE • archaeology

Egyptian hieroglyphic victory poem from 1208 BCE preserving the earliest historical inscription naming ' Israel ' as a people in Canaan .

Ancient Near Eastern Scribes and Stonemasons • The British Museum / Israel Antiquities Authority CC-BY-SA 4.0
מִקְדָּשׁ
miqdas (miqdāš) [mik-DAWSH]
H4720 Hebrew noun masculine 75x
sanctuary, holy place, sacred precinct

Sanctuary, consecrated sacred space set apart for dwelling of holy God ('make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them', Exodus 25:8).

Derivation: From קָדַשׁ (H6942) to be holy.
Septuagint (LXX) Bridge:
LXX ⇄ G0039 LXX ⇄ G0040
Themes:
sanctuary holiness presence worship
Key Scripture Passages:
EXO.25.8 LEV.12.4 LEV.16.33 NUM.18.1 PSA.73.17 EZK.37.26

Scripture Passages (2)

Genesis 25:2 (KJV)
Genesis 25 KJV

And she bare him Zimran , and Jokshan , and Medan , and Midian , and Ishbak , and Shuah .

1 Chronicles 1:32 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 1 KJV

Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham 's concubine: she bare Zimran , and Jokshan , and Medan , and Midian , and Ishbak , and Shuah . And the sons of Jokshan ; Sheba , and Dedan .

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