Encyclopedia of The Bible – Eran
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Eran

ERAN ĭr’ ăn (עֵרָ֕ן). The grandson of Ephraim and son of Shuthelah (Num 26:36). The Eranites descended from Eran.

Since LXX has Εδέν and due to the similarity between the Heb. “d” and “r” consonants, it is possible to read עֵדָן here. The parallel passage (1 Chron 7:20) does not mention “Eran” but does record an “Eleadah” as a descendant of Shuthelah.