de.dan names figures in genealogies and a people or place named in prophetic and trading settings.

The proper noun is used most often in prophetic, geographic, and commercial contexts, where it identifies Dedan as a destination, its inhabitants, or a trading party. It also occurs in genealogical lists for figures named Dedan, including one whose sons are named and another listed as a son of Raamah.

1. People or place in prophetic and trade scenes · dominant

   In Ezekiel 25:13 the APB renders Dedan as the endpoint in the clause "from Teman to Dedan," while Jeremiah 49:8 addresses "inhabitants of Dedan." In Ezekiel 27:20 the proper noun is the trader in the APB's clause "Dedan was your trader," and Ezekiel 38:13 places Dedan among speakers questioning an attempt to seize spoil.

   Ezekiel 25:13Ezekiel 27:20Ezekiel 38:13Jeremiah 25:23Jeremiah 49:8
2. Personal name in genealogical lists · common

   In Genesis 25:3 the APB renders the clause "Jokshan begot Sheba and Dedan" and then names sons of Dedan. Genesis 10:7 and 1 Chronicles 1:9 list Dedan among the sons of Raamah, whereas 1 Chronicles 1:32 lists Dedan among the sons of Jokshan.

   Genesis 25:3Genesis 10:71 Chronicles 1:91 Chronicles 1:32

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB consistently presents the name as "Dedan." Across the verses it places the name in genealogies, identifies "inhabitants of Dedan," and calls Dedan a trader; these are presentations of the whole clauses rather than definitions.