Bible Dictionary

Zaavan

The name Zaavan means “trembling”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Terror, one of the “dukes of Edom” (Gen. 36:27); called also Zavan (1 Chr. 1:42).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

za'-a-van (za`-awan, meaning unknown): A Horite descendant of Seir (Ge 36:27; 1Ch 1:42). In 1 Chronicles, Lucian has Zauan = Samaritan z-w-`-n i.e. Zaw`an, from a root meaning "to tremble," "fear" (see ..., BDB). King James Version has "Zavan" in 1 Chronicles.