Joktan (according to some traditions)
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Joktan (according to some traditions) is a biblical figure regarded as a descendant of Shem and the progenitor of various Arabian tribes listed in the Book of Genesis.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Joktan (according to some traditions) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T15853504 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Joktan (according to some traditions) Context triple: [Shem, hasChild, Joktan (according to some traditions)]
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A.
Hobab (in some traditions or identifications)
Hobab (in some traditions or identifications) is a biblical figure sometimes associated with Jethro’s family, variably identified as his son or another close Midianite relative who guided the Israelites in the wilderness.
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B.
the brother of Jared
The brother of Jared is a prominent prophetic leader in the Book of Mormon narrative who guides the Jaredites during their divinely directed journey to the promised land and is noted for his exceptional faith and visionary experiences.
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C.
Jokshan
Jokshan is a minor biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis as one of the sons of Abraham by his wife Keturah.
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D.
Jonathan (biblical figure)
Jonathan (biblical figure) is a prince of Israel, the heroic and loyal son of King Saul and close friend of David, renowned for his courage, faith, and selfless devotion.
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E.
Moab son of Lot
Moab son of Lot is a biblical figure described in the Book of Genesis as the progenitor of the Moabite people, traditionally associated with the region east of the Dead Sea.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Joktan (according to some traditions) Target entity description: Joktan (according to some traditions) is a biblical figure regarded as a descendant of Shem and the progenitor of various Arabian tribes listed in the Book of Genesis.
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A.
Hobab (in some traditions or identifications)
Hobab (in some traditions or identifications) is a biblical figure sometimes associated with Jethro’s family, variably identified as his son or another close Midianite relative who guided the Israelites in the wilderness.
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B.
the brother of Jared
The brother of Jared is a prominent prophetic leader in the Book of Mormon narrative who guides the Jaredites during their divinely directed journey to the promised land and is noted for his exceptional faith and visionary experiences.
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C.
Jokshan
Jokshan is a minor biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis as one of the sons of Abraham by his wife Keturah.
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D.
Jonathan (biblical figure)
Jonathan (biblical figure) is a prince of Israel, the heroic and loyal son of King Saul and close friend of David, renowned for his courage, faith, and selfless devotion.
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E.
Moab son of Lot
Moab son of Lot is a biblical figure described in the Book of Genesis as the progenitor of the Moabite people, traditionally associated with the region east of the Dead Sea.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.