AlvanSmith's Dictionary(tall), a Horite, son of Shobal, (Genesis 36:23) written Alian in (1 Chronicles 1:40)International Standard Bible Encyclopediaal'-van (`alwan, "tall"?): A son of Shobal, the Horite (Ge 36:23). In 1Ch 1:40 the name is written Alian, Septuagint Olam. It is probably the same as Alvah of Ge 36:23, which appears in 1Ch 1:51 as Aliah.