JoktanJoktan or Yoktan (יקטן "little", Standard Hebrew Yoqtan, Tiberian Hebrew Yoqṭān) the second of the two sons of Eber (Gen. 10:25; 1 Chr. 1:19) There is an Arab tradition that Joktan (Arabic: Kahtan) was the progenitor of all the purest tribes of Central and Southern Arabia. From the Old Testament (King James Version)\nGenesis 10:25 And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan. |
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"I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment to be called an agnostic. I do not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure -- that is all that agnosticism means." - Clarence Darrow, Scopes trial, 1925. |
