Bible Dictionary

Jokshan

The name Jokshan means “an offense; hardness; a knocking”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Snarer, the second son of Abraham and Keturah (Gen. 25:2, 3; 1 Chr. 1:32).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(fowler), a son of Abraham and Keturah, (Genesis 25:2,3; 1 Chronicles 1:32) whose sons were Sheba and Dedan.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

jok'-shan (yoqshan, meaning unknown): Son of Abraham and Keturah (Ge 25:2,3 parallel 1Ch 1:32). Tuch suggested that yoqshan = yoqTan (Ge 10:25-29); see HDB, under the word; Skinner, Gen, 350.