qa.nan describes birds or people establishing a nest or nesting place, including figurative residence among cedars.

The attested use describes making or occupying a nesting place: birds nest in trees, boughs, cypresses, or a rocky site, while Jeremiah 22:23 applies the image to dwelling among cedars.

1. Establishing or occupying a nesting place · dominant

   In Ezekiel 31:6 and Psalm 104:17, Piel forms occur in clauses about birds in boughs and cypresses; the APB renders these clauses with birds that “nested” and “make their nests.” Isaiah 34:15 and Jeremiah 48:28 place the action with an arrow snake and a dove, while Jeremiah 22:23 uses a passive participle for one dwelling or nesting among cedars; the APB renders the clause “who nest among the cedars.”

   Ezekiel 31:6Isaiah 34:15Jeremiah 22:23Jeremiah 48:28Psalm 104:17

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the action with “nested,” “makes its nest,” “nest,” and “make their nests,” and uses “nest among the cedars” in Jeremiah 22:23. These are verse-level renderings rather than definitions.