Bible Dictionary

Jaakan

The name Jaakan means “tribulation; labor”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

He twists, one of the sons of Ezer, the son of Seir the Horite (1 Chr. 1:42).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(he shall surround), the same as Jakan, the forefather of Bene-Jaakan. (10:6)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ja'-a-kan.

See BEEROTH BENE-JAAKAN.