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Joktan

Biblical
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A son of Eber and ancestor of thirteen Arabian tribes listed in Genesis 10.

Detailed Definition
Joktan’s lineage represents the southern dispersion of Shem’s descendants. In poetry, he symbolizes the breadth of human family, the forgotten branches of sacred genealogy, and the universal scope of post-Babel diversity under divine providence.
Example
Example in poetry:
Joktan—son of Eber, ancestor of Arabian tribes—inspires dispersion poetry: “Joktan’s sons filled the east with names and nations”; A poem on diversity: “From Joktan, thirteen tribes—each a star in Abraham’s sky”; In a minimalist verse: “Joktan: father of the desert tongues”; Genealogical reflection: “Blessed Joktan, whose line knew the incense roads.”
Additional Notes
Joktan (Genesis 10:25–29) is son of Eber and ancestor of thirteen Arabian tribes, representing the Semitic dispersion. His lineage parallels Peleg’s (associated with Babel’s division). In poetry, Joktan symbolizes the branching of nations, the dignity of non-Israelite Semites, and the biblical acknowledgment of shared ancestry beyond the covenant line.
Also Known As
Joktanites
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