Bible Dictionary
Tahanites, The
The Tahanites were the descendants or clan of Tahan, an Ephraimite family mentioned in the wilderness census.
Definition
The Tahanites were the descendants or family group of Tahan, an Ephraimite named in Israel’s genealogical records.
Biblical Usage
The Tahanites are listed among the families of Ephraim in the wilderness census.
Historical Background
The designation is a patronymic name identifying a clan by descent from Tahan.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(Numbers 26:35) [Tahan]