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Who was Alian?

Listed as a son of Shobal in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles.

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The story of Alian

Alian is a son of Shobal, named in the genealogies at the start of 1 Chronicles (1 Chronicles 1:40). The verse lists him first among Shobal's sons, alongside Manahath, Ebal, Shephi and Onam, and then names the sons of Zibeon, Aiah and Anah (1 Chronicles 1:40). Scripture records nothing else about him.

First mention
1 Chronicles 1:40
Appearances in the Bible
1 mentions

Alian in the Bible

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Who was Alian in the Bible?

Alian is a son of Shobal, named in the genealogies at the start of 1 Chronicles (1 Chronicles 1:40). The verse lists him first among Shobal's sons, alongside Manahath, Ebal, Shephi and Onam, and then names the sons of Zibeon, Aiah and Anah (1 Chronicles 1:40). Scripture records nothing else about him.

Where is Alian first mentioned in the Bible?

Alian is first mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:40.

How many times is Alian mentioned in the Bible?

Number of mentions in the Bible: 1.

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