Bible Dictionary
Akan
Akan was a son of Ezer and a Horite chieftain descended from Seir. He is called Jaakan in 1 Chronicles.
Definition
Akan was a son of Ezer, a descendant of Seir and Esau, and one of the Horite chieftains. In another genealogy his name appears as Jaakan or Jakan.
Biblical Usage
Akan appears in the genealogical record of the Horites and descendants of Esau.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “sharp-sighted” or “twisted.” The variation between Akan and Jaakan occurs in the genealogical lists.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(sharp sighted), son of Ezer, one of the “dukes” or chieftains of the Horites, and descendant of Seir. (Genesis 36:27) He is called Jakan in (1 Chronicles 1:42)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a'-kan (`aqan, "twisted"): A son of Ezer, a descendant of Esau of Seir (Ge 36:27). He is called Jaakan in 1Ch 1:42. The King James Version margin has Jakan.</p>